Thymomas and thymic carcinomas

摘要: Masses in the anterior mediastinum can be neoplasms (eg, thymomas, thymic carcinomas, or lung metastases) non-neoplastic conditions intrathoracic goiter). Thymomas are most common primary tumor mediastinum, although they rare. Thymic carcinomas very and originate thymus. Although thymomas spread locally, much less invasive than carcinomas. Patients with have 5-year survival rates of approximately 78%. However, for only 40%. These guidelines outline evaluation, treatment, management these mediastinal tumors.