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05-12-2022 | Computed Tomography | Case Report

Giant thymoma with complete superior vena cava obstruction

Authors: Alessio Campisi, Cecilia Pompili, Maria Carlotta Marino, Riccardo Giovannetti, Maurizio Valentino Infante

Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Thymomas are rare epithelial tumors of the mediastinum with relatively good prognosis compared to other thoracic malignancies. Surgery is considered the best treatment and the most important determinant of long-term survival even in advanced stages. Nevertheless, complete resection may be challenging and require a multimodality approach. We present a case of a stage IVa thymoma surgically treated. The superior vena cava was completely occluded and, after resection, reconstruction was deemed unnecessary due to sufficient venous return through the azygos-inferior vena cava system. In our opinion, despite the morbidity of surgery in advanced thymomas, it should always be considered in expert hands.

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Title: Giant thymoma with complete superior vena cava obstruction
Authors: Alessio Campisi
Cecilia Pompili
Maria Carlotta Marino
Riccardo Giovannetti
Maurizio Valentino Infante
Publication date: 05-12-2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore
Keywords: Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Thymoma
Thymoma
Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Print ISSN: 0970-9134
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7723
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-022-01442-y

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