The differential diagnosis for a posterior mediastinal mass includes:
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neoplasm
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neurogenic tumors: most common
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nerve sheath tumors
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parasympathetic ganglion tumors
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sympathetic chain tumors
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non-neurogenic tumors
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infection
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inflammation
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vascular
descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
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hernias
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trauma
paraspinal hematoma