Mediastinal pseudotumor due to passage of ascites through the esophageal hiatus
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I Pandolfo1, M Gaeta, E Scribano
1Institute of Radiologic Sciences, University of Messina Clinical Center, Italy.
Gastrointestinal Radiology
|January 1, 1989
Abstract:
Ascites can extend from the peritoneal cavity into the posterior mediastinum through the esophageal hiatus. This mediastinal fluid can simulate the appearance of a mediastinal tumor. Demonstration of hiatal hernia and continuity between the thoracic and abdominal fluid assist in establishing the correct diagnosis.