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Atypical Thymic Carcinoid Presenting as a Mediastinal Mass: A Case Report
Elgun Valiyev1, İsmail Tombul2, Tugce A Akbal Ersöz3
1Thoracic Surgery, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, TUR.
Cureus
|November 4, 2025
Summary
Thymic atypical carcinoid tumors are rare and aggressive neuroendocrine neoplasms. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis and surgical resection for this challenging thymic malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Thymic neuroendocrine tumors are exceptionally rare, often presented as isolated case reports.
- Thymic atypical carcinoid tumors typically display aggressive behavior, contrasting with similar tumors in other locations.
- Complete surgical resection is the standard therapeutic approach for these tumors.

