This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2019, Subject name: Anatomy
Most common tumour of mediastinum? 
Select and explain. 
A. Thymoma, B. Lymphoma, C. Neurogenic tumor, D. Neuro blastic tumor
C: Neurogenic tumor
Answer: C: Neurogenic tumor 
Explanation: MC mediastinal masses are neurogenic tumors (20% of mediastinal tumors), usually found in the posterior mediastinum, followed by thymoma located in the anterior mediastinum. Lung cancer typically spreads to the lymph nodes in the mediastinum.