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==CT Scan== | ==CT Scan== | ||
When | When a thymoma is suspected, a [[Computed axial tomography|CT/CAT scan]] is generally performed to estimate the size of the tumor. | ||
Key CT scan findings in thymoma include | Key CT scan findings in thymoma include: | ||
*Smooth or lobulated border that is partially or completely outlined by [[fat]] | *Smooth or lobulated border that is partially or completely outlined by [[fat]] | ||
*Homogeneous soft tissue mass | *Homogeneous soft tissue mass | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Thymoma CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amr Marawan, M.D. [5]Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [6]
Overview
Computed Tomography scan may be diagnostic of thymoma. The tumor is generally located inside the thymus, and can be calcified. Increased vascular enhancement can be indicative of malignancy, as can pleural deposits.
CT Scan
When a thymoma is suspected, a CT/CAT scan is generally performed to estimate the size of the tumor. Key CT scan findings in thymoma include:
- Smooth or lobulated border that is partially or completely outlined by fat
- Homogeneous soft tissue mass
- Fibrosis, cysts, hemorrhage or necrosis may be seen as decreased attenuation
- Amorphous, flocculent central/curvilinear peripheral calcification
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Image courtesy of Dr Hani Al Salam. Radiopaedia [1].Creative Commons BY-SA-NC
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Image courtesy of Dr Frank Gaillard. Radiopaedia [2].Creative Commons BY-SA-NC
- ↑ Image courtesy of Dr Prashant Mudgal. Radiopaedia [3].Creative Commons BY-SA-NC