The document discusses several types of lymphomas and tumors that can occur in the mediastinum. It compares mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma to Hodgkin's lymphoma and other entities through immunophenotype analysis. It also examines differential diagnoses between thymoma, T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, and other mediastinal masses. Distinct gene expression profiles are noted for mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma compared to other lymphomas.