Thymoma
Editor-In-Chief: Prab R Tumpati, MD
Obesity, Sleep & Internal medicine
Founder, WikiMD Wellnesspedia &
W8MD medical weight loss NYC and sleep center NYC
Thymoma | |
---|---|
Synonyms | N/A |
Pronounce | N/A |
Specialty | N/A |
Symptoms | Cough, chest pain, dyspnea |
Complications | Myasthenia gravis, pure red cell aplasia, hypogammaglobulinemia |
Onset | Middle-aged adults |
Duration | Variable |
Types | Type A, Type AB, Type B1, Type B2, Type B3 |
Causes | Unknown |
Risks | Autoimmune disorders |
Diagnosis | CT scan, biopsy |
Differential diagnosis | Lymphoma, germ cell tumor, thyroid goiter |
Prevention | N/A |
Treatment | Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy |
Medication | N/A |
Prognosis | Generally good with treatment |
Frequency | Rare |
Deaths | N/A |
Thymoma is a type of tumor that originates from the epithelial cells of the thymus. This tumor is a rare form of cancer that is typically slow-growing and rarely spreads to other parts of the body. However, it can cause significant health problems, including myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness.
Symptoms
Thymomas often do not cause symptoms. However, some people may experience cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. In some cases, thymomas can cause paraneoplastic syndromes, which are rare disorders triggered by an altered immune system response to a neoplasm.
Causes
The exact cause of thymomas is unknown. However, they are more common in people aged 40 to 60 and are not associated with smoking, unlike many other types of lung cancer.
Diagnosis
Thymomas are typically diagnosed through a combination of imaging tests, biopsies, and blood tests. Imaging tests such as CT scans or MRI scans can help identify the size and location of the tumor.
Treatment
Treatment for thymomas often involves surgery to remove the tumor. In some cases, radiation therapy or chemotherapy may also be used, particularly if the tumor is large or has spread to other parts of the body.
Prognosis
The prognosis for thymoma is generally good, particularly if the tumor is detected early and can be completely removed through surgery. However, recurrence is possible, particularly for more advanced tumors.
See also
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:
- Most insurances accepted or discounted self-pay rates. We will obtain insurance prior authorizations if needed.
- Generic GLP1 weight loss injections from $125 for the starting dose.
- Also offer prescription weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Diethylpropion, Contrave etc.
NYC weight loss doctor appointments
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.
- Call 718-946-5500 to lose weight in NYC or for medical weight loss in Philadelphia 215-676-2334.
- Tags:NYC medical weight loss, Philadelphia lose weight Zepbound NYC, Budget GLP1 weight loss injections, Wegovy Philadelphia, Wegovy NYC, Philadelphia medical weight loss, Brookly weight loss and Wegovy NYC
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Kondreddy Naveen, Prab R. Tumpati, MD