Ectopic thymic carcinoma in the neck.

Yao, Wen-Teng; Chen, Chih-Hao; Lee, Jie-Jen; Chen, Be-Fong; Liu, Tsang-Pai · Ann Thorac Surg · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Thymic carcinoma is a rare tumor arising from the thymus, which is most commonly located in the anterior mediastinum. We report a 24-year-old woman who presented with a neck tumor. The patient underwent complete resection and the pathology sections showed thymic carcinoma. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. After a 6-month follow-up, the patient is well without any evidence of recurrence.

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