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Ectopic cervical hamartomatous thymoma showing extensive myoid differentiation
1Department of Histopathology, Leeds General Infirmary.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Ectopic hamartomatous thymoma is a rare benign neck tumor. This study reviews its features and explores the embryological reasons for its common occurrence on the left side.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Ectopic hamartomatous thymoma is a rare benign neoplasm.
- These tumors are typically found in the neck.
- They are considered part of the spectrum of ectopic cervical thymic neoplasia.