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Totally cervical thymoma from the orthotopic thymus
J Vannucci1, V Tassi, M Monacelli
1Thoracic Surgery Unit, University of Perugia Medical School, Ospedale S. Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy.
The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|July 19, 2011
Summary
A rare B1 thymoma in the neck, originating from ectopic thymic tissue, was misdiagnosed as a thyroid nodule for ten years. Surgical resection confirmed the diagnosis, and a pathogenetic hypothesis was developed.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Totally cervical thymoma, originating from ectopic thymic tissue, is an exceptionally rare clinical presentation.
- Thymomas are neoplasms of the thymus gland, typically found in the chest, with cervical presentations being exceedingly uncommon.

