Thymoma

A neoplasm originating from thymic tissue, usually benign, and frequently encapsulated. Although it is occasionally invasive, metastases are extremely rare. It consists of any type of thymic epithelial cell as well as lymphocytes that are usually abundant. Malignant lymphomas that involve the thymus, e.g., lymphosarcoma, Hodgkin's disease (previously termed granulomatous thymoma), should not be regarded as thymoma. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Also Known As:

Thymic Carcinoma; Carcinomas, Thymic; Thymic Carcinomas; Thymomas; Carcinoma, Thymic

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Site: 4
  - Thoracic Neoplasms: 44
    - Thymus Neoplasms: 380
      - Thymoma: 4866
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Complex and Mixed Neoplasms
    - Thymoma: 4866
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases: 6
- Lymphatic Diseases: 92
  - Thymus Neoplasms: 380
    - Thymoma: 4866

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