In some tumors, there is continuum of differentiation from thymoma to carcinoma
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Drevet G et al: Optimal management of thymic malignancies: current perspectives. Cancer Manag Res. 11:6803-14, 2019
Li HR et al: Comparison between CT and MRI in the Diagnostic Accuracy of Thymic Masses. J Cancer. 10(14):3208-13, 2019
Carter BW et al: IASLC/ITMIG staging system and lymph node map for thymic epithelial neoplasms. Radiographics. 37(3):758-76, 2017
Nakagawa K et al: Can 18F-FDG PET predict the grade of malignancy in thymic epithelial tumors? An evaluation of only resected tumors. Cancer Manag Res. 9:761-8, 2017
Ried M et al: Evaluation of the new TNM-staging system for thymic malignancies: impact on indication and survival. World J Surg Oncol. 15(1):214, 2017
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Thymic neoplasms: Continuum of low-grade to cancerous thymic diseases
In some tumors, there is continuum of differentiation from thymoma to carcinoma
IMAGING
General Features
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Drevet G et al: Optimal management of thymic malignancies: current perspectives. Cancer Manag Res. 11:6803-14, 2019
Li HR et al: Comparison between CT and MRI in the Diagnostic Accuracy of Thymic Masses. J Cancer. 10(14):3208-13, 2019
Carter BW et al: IASLC/ITMIG staging system and lymph node map for thymic epithelial neoplasms. Radiographics. 37(3):758-76, 2017
Nakagawa K et al: Can 18F-FDG PET predict the grade of malignancy in thymic epithelial tumors? An evaluation of only resected tumors. Cancer Manag Res. 9:761-8, 2017
Ried M et al: Evaluation of the new TNM-staging system for thymic malignancies: impact on indication and survival. World J Surg Oncol. 15(1):214, 2017
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