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Invasive thymoma in a child: a rare case report
Mauricio Murce Rocha1, Precil Diego Miranda de Menezes Neves, Camila Cristina Martini Rodrigues
1Surgery Department, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 14, 2012
Summary
This study reports a rare case of invasive thymoma in a 9-year-old boy, successfully treated with surgery alone. The child showed no signs of recurrence after two years of follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric oncology
- Thoracic surgery
Background:
- Thymomas are rare anterior mediastinal neoplasms, uncommon in children.
- This case highlights a rare occurrence of invasive thymoma in a pediatric patient.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old boy presented with a mediastinal mass detected via chest imaging.
- The mass was invasive, involving the lung, phrenic nerve, and pericardium.
Findings:
- Pathologic analysis confirmed a type B3 fusiform-cell thymoma.
- Surgical resection (left upper lobectomy and mediastinal mass removal) was performed.
- The patient experienced no recurrence after 2 years of observation.
Implications:
- Surgical management can be effective for pediatric invasive thymoma.
- Minimally invasive approaches may be considered for similar pediatric cases.
- Long-term surveillance is crucial for patients with thymoma.
