mediastinal lipomatosis

Mediastinal lipomatosis refers to a condition where there is a deposition of a large amount of mature adipose tissue in the mediastinum. It is a relatively common benign cause of mediastinal widening.

Pathology

It is the result of increased deposition of normal unencapsulated fat .

Location

It is most common in the upper mediastinum .

Associations

Radiographic features

CT

Seen as regions of homogenous unencapsulated fat attenuating region involving the mediastinum, which will sharply outline vessels and lymph nodes .

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