a tumour of the thymus gland
A tumor of the thymus gland.
benign or malignant tumor of the thymus gland in the mediastinum which has a high association with myasthenia gravis.
Malignant thymoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the thymus. The thymus is a small organ that lies under the breastbone. It makes white blood cells called lymphocytes, which travel through your body and fight infection. People with malignant thymoma often have other diseases of their immune system. The most common disease in people with thymoma is one in which the muscles are weak, called myasthenia gravis.
Tumor of the thymus gland found in approximately 3% of dogs and 30% of cats with MG.
Recommendation Chemotherapy" Chemotherapy is sometimes given along with radiotherapy and can also be used when the tumor has spread to other parts of the body..."
The Condition"...It is often difficult to be clear whether a thymoma is malignant or not..."
Related Topic"A tumor of the thymus, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system and is located in the chest, behind the breastbone..."
In medicine (oncology), thymoma is a neoplasm of the thymus. It is a rare disease, best known for its enigmatic association with the neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis. There are benign and malignant forms, which present similarly.