Findings for 56 patients show the largest normal mediastinal nodes to be in the subcarinal and right tracheobronchial regions. Upper paratracheal nodes were smaller than lower paratracheal or tracheobronchial nodes, and right-sided tracheobronchial nodes were larger than left-sided ones.

Are mediastinal lymph nodes cancer?

It is usually associated with tuberculosis and most commonly associated with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Mediastinal lymph nodes are typically the first ones that cancer cells from the lungs will trap, providing doctors have the means to know if cancer is spreading.

What does mediastinal lymph nodes mean?

Mediastinal lymph nodes are organs located in the chest cavity. Lymph nodes are part of a network called the lymphatic system, which works to remove toxins and waste from the body. Sometimes, these lymph nodes can be affected by disease and therefore need to be analyzed for diagnosis.