Open AccessA Large Thymoma Resected via Left Antero-lateral Thoracotomy
Author(s) -
Cornel Savu,
Alexandru Melinte,
Alexandru Gibu,
Ionut Hallabrin,
Alexandru Zafiu,
Vasilica-Adrian Tudor,
Camelia Cristina Diaconu,
Florentina Gherghiceanu,
Florentina Furtunescu,
D. Radavoi,
Irina Bălescu,
Nicolae Bacalbaşa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
cancer diagnosis and prognosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2732-7787
DOI - 10.21873/cdp.10048
Subject(s) - thymoma , medicine , thoracotomy , mediastinum , radiology , pathological , mediastinal tumor , chest pain , thymectomy , stage (stratigraphy) , cardiothoracic surgery , surgery , myasthenia gravis , pathology , paleontology , biology
Thymomas are a rare type of mediastinal tumors with a slow growth rate. Because of this, they are well tolerated and patients usually present with large masses, which can extend in either of the thoracic cavities. The surgical approach for such tumors is dictated by the size and localization of the mass.