Abstract:Background. Neurogenic tumors are the third most common tumors occurring within the mediastinum. Predominantly completely asymptomatic, they are most often found in the posterior mediastinum, although they may also be located, albeit rarely, in the middle mediastinum. Thus, in the cases of tumors localized in the middle mediastinum, schwannomas of the phrenic nerve must always be considered. Case Report. In this case, a male patient presented with a tumor of the middle mediastinum. PET/CT scan determined that … Show more
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