Thymoma
Thymoma | |
Thymoma: A bottle-shaped tumor is encapsulated and shows a bulging, rather homogeneous, faintly lobulated ivory-colored cut surface. Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology | |
ICD-10 | C37.9, D60 |
ICD-9 | 164.0, 212.6 |
ICD-O: | 8580 |
DiseasesDB | 13067 |
MedlinePlus | 001086 |
MeSH | D013945 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Michael Maddaleni, B.S.; Amr Marawan, M.D. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Thymoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies