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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]

Overview

Other diagnostic studies for thymoma include CT-guided core needle biopsy, CT-guided fine needle aspiration, mediastinoscopy, and videothoracoscopy.

Other Diagnostic Studies

• CT-guided core needle biopsy or CT-guided fine needle-aspiration (FNA) should be performed to confirm the histological classification and the diagnosis of thymoma.
• CT-guided FNA has a higher sensitivity and specificity as well as less side effects than a core needle biopsy.
• Surgical biopsy should be avoided if thymoma is highly suspected based on clinical and radiological evaluation.
• Mediastinoscopy videothoracoscopy (VATS) or a diagnostic and therapeutic en bloc thymectomy may also be considered.