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Which of these is the most common cause of a posterior mediastinum mass in children?

A
Rhabdomyoma
B
Duplicated cyst of the esophagus
C
Thymoma
D
Neuroblastoma
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. D. NeuroblastomaSeveral causes of posterior mediastinum mass in children are known; including neurogenic tumors (most common cause), foregut cyst, germ cell tumors, lymphangiomas and lymphomas. Since the most common neurogenic tumor in children is neuroblastoma, it should be the correct answer.

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