Thymomas and thymic carcinomas: Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Masses in the anterior mediastinum can be neoplasms (eg, thymomas, thymic carcinomas, or lung metastases) or non-neoplastic conditions (eg, intrathoracic goiter). Thymomas are the most common primary tumor in the anterior mediastinum, although they are rare. Thymic carcinomas are very rare. Thymomas and thymic carcinomas originate in the thymus. Although thymomas can spread locally, they are much less invasive than thymic carcinomas. Patients with thymomas have 5-year survival rates of approximately 78%. However, 5-year survival rates for thymic carcinomas are only approximately 40%. These guidelines outline the evaluation, treatment, and management of these mediastinal tumors.

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Cited Authors

  • Ettinger, DS; Riely, GJ; Akerley, W; Borghaei, H; Chang, AC; Cheney, RT; Chirieac, LR; D'Amico, TA; Demmy, TL; Govindan, R; Grannis, FW; Grant, SC; Horn, L; Jahan, TM; Komaki, R; Kong, F-MS; Kris, MG; Krug, LM; Lackner, RP; Lennes, IT; Loo, BW; Martins, R; Otterson, GA; Patel, JD; Pinder-Schenck, MC; Pisters, KM; Reckamp, K; Rohren, E; Shapiro, TA; Swanson, SJ; Tauer, K; Wood, DE; Yang, SC; Gregory, K; Hughes, M; National Comprehensive Cancer Network,

Published Date

  • May 1, 2013

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 11 / 5

Start / End Page

  • 562 - 576

PubMed ID

  • 23667206

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1540-1413

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.6004/jnccn.2013.0072

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States