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The St. Vincentius Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and,
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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About the disease

Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is an enlargement of mediastinal lymph nodes. These lymph nodes are located in the mediastinum. Mediastinum is located in the chest right in the middle. It is surrounded by the lungs, the breastbone and the backbone and also by the diaphragm muscle. The mediastinum is sometimes referred to as a box, because it contains such vital organs as the heart, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. It also contains the nerves.

There are many causes which can lead to enlargement of lymph nodes in the mediastinum. It can develop as primary condition or appear as a result of other diseases, especially those that affect the lungs. People with obstructive pulmonary diseases are at risk of developing mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Also, having chronic and recurrent bronchitis can also lead to development of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Some infections and inflammatory diseases, such as sarcoidosis, can also lead to development of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Sarcoidosis is a collection of inflammatory cells. The most common location of this disease are lungs. In severe cases the mediastinal lymph nodes can become swollen as well. Tuberculosis can also lead to enlargement of these lymph nodes.

In rare cases mediastinal lymphadenopathy can be an indicator of cancer. If swollen lymph nodes are indeed cancerous, it can be the indicator of either lymphoma or lung cancer. Lymphoma is cancer of white blood cells. When it develops, the lymph nodes can become swollen and inflamed. Lung cancer in its progressed form can metastasize to mediastinal lymph nodes if it had not been stopped on time.

Symptoms

  • Pain in the chest
  • Shortness of breath
  • Tenderness
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination the doctor will examine the lungs first to rule out pulmonary diseases. The doctor will listen to the lungs and also to the heart to determine if both these organs function properly.
  • The doctor will examine the medical history of the patient to determine if he/she had any pulmonary diseases in the past.
  • Imaging tests, such as MRI or PET, are helpful in showing the mediastinum and determining if the lymph nodes in this area are swollen and enlarged. This tests are also helpful in determining if lungs function normally.
  • A biopsy is used in some cases if there is a suspicion of malignancy The doctor obtains little sample of the lymph node from the mediastinum through the minimally invasive incision and examines it then in the laboratory. 

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment uses special medication and drugs that would reduce the inflammation of the lymph nodes and also reduce the pain.
  • If mediastinal lymphadenopathy was caused by some pulmonary conditions, those condition need to be treated as well to avoid complications in the future and also avoid recurrence.
  • Surgical removal of the inflamed lymph nodes is used in severe cases when this measure is absolutely necessary.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko

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