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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
=Natural History
Prognosis
The outcome depends on the type of tumor. Different tumors respond differently to chemotherapy and radiation.
Possible Complications
Complications of mediastinal tumors include:
- Spinal cord compression
- Spread to nearby structures such as the heart, lining around the heart (pericardium), and great vessels (aorta and vena cava)
- Radiation, surgery, and chemotherapy can all have serious complications.