目的提高小儿巨大纵隔肿瘤的诊治水平。方法回顾性分析1980～2002年收治的12例小儿巨大纵隔的病历资料。结果肿瘤完全切除10例,部分切除2例,均痊愈。结论对于小儿巨大纵隔肿瘤,除胸部X线摄片外,胸部CT检查及B超检查应列为常规检查手段,一旦确诊,应及时手术治疗。 Objective To improve the diagnosis and treatment of huge mediastinal tumors in children. Methods Retrospective analysis of 12 cases of pediatric giant mediastinum from 1980 to 2002 were recorded. Results Tumor resection in 10 cases, partial resection in 2 cases, were cured. Conclusion For children with huge mediastinal tumors, in addition to chest X-ray, chest CT and B-ultrasound examination should be classified as a routine examination, once diagnosed, timely surgical treatment.