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The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of transthoracic echocardiography combined with contrast\u2010enhanced ultrasonography in determining the location, composition, and vascularization of mediastinal masses.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 48 consecutive patients who first had a diagnosis of mediastinal masses by echocardiography. The location of the mass, tissue components, and relationships with the heart and great vessels were analyzed on the basis of multiple transthoracic echocardiographic views. Further contrast\u2010enhanced ultrasonography was performed to determine the vascularization of masses in 25 patients. The clinical, computed tomographic, and histopathologic findings were all recorded and analyzed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The localization, ultrasonographic characteristics of the mass, degree of vascularization, and relationships with the heart and great vessels assessed on echocardiography allowed a correct diagnosis in most of the cases.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Transthoracic echocardiography is a useful method for diagnosing mediastinal. 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