A Case of Invasive Thymoma Complicated by Multiple Metastases.

Echocardiography

Department of Ultrasound Medicine Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China.

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Thymoma is a rare tumor in the chest area that can behave like a cancer, often spreading to the lungs, pleura (lining of the chest cavity), and mediastinum (space between the lungs).
  • - Cases of thymoma spreading to both intrathoracic (inside the chest) and extrathoracic (outside the chest) areas are extremely rare.
  • - This report highlights a unique case of invasive thymoma with multiple metastases and emphasizes the importance of using various imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Article Abstract

Thymoma is a relatively uncommon thoracic solid tumor, and considered to possess malignant potential. Usually, the lung, pleura, and mediastinum are the most frequently affected sites for metastasis in thymoma. However, the thymoma presenting simultaneous intrathoracic and extrathoracic metastases are exceedingly rare. Herein, we present an exceptionally uncommon case of invasive thymoma with multiple metastases. Furthermore, our case underscores the indispensable role of multimodality imaging in confirming the primary diagnosis and guiding treatment decisions.

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