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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The most common differential diagnosis is [[thymoma]], which is a more common pathology of the [[thymus]]. Other mediastinal masses should be included, such as [[germ cell tumors]], [[lymphoma]] and [[thyroid tumors]] and metastatic carcinoma to mediastinal lymph nodes. | The most common differential diagnosis is [[thymoma]], which is a more common pathology of the [[thymus]]. Other mediastinal masses should be included, such as [[germ cell tumors]], [[lymphoma]] and [[thyroid tumors]] and metastatic carcinoma to mediastinal lymph nodes.<ref name=DD>Travis WD, Organization WH, Cancer IA et al. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Lung, Pleura, Thymus and Heart. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.; 2004.</ref> | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
Comparison between [[thymomas]] and [[thymic carcinoma]] | Comparison between [[thymomas]] and [[thymic carcinoma]]:<ref name=DD>Travis WD, Organization WH, Cancer IA et al. Pathology and Genetics of Tumours of the Lung, Pleura, Thymus and Heart. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.; 2004.</ref> | ||
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Overview
The most common differential diagnosis is thymoma, which is a more common pathology of the thymus. Other mediastinal masses should be included, such as germ cell tumors, lymphoma and thyroid tumors and metastatic carcinoma to mediastinal lymph nodes.[1]
Differential Diagnosis
Comparison between thymomas and thymic carcinoma:[1]
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- Besides the thymoma, it is also important to differentiate thymic carcinoma from:
- Primary mediastinal lymphoma
- Mediastinal germ cell tumor
- Metastasis of the mediastinum by a bronchogenic carcinoma
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Germ cell tumors
- Lymphomas
- Stromal tumors
- Tumor-like lesions (such as true thymic hyperplasia)
- Thymic cysts
- Metastatic tumors
- Lung cancer