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Thymoma

Thymoma: Introduction

Thymoma: A condition which is characterized by s tumour derived from the epithelial cells of the thymus. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Thymoma is available below.

Symptoms of Thymoma

• Asymptomatic in many cases
• Chest pain - due to compression by the tumor
• Cough - due to compression by the tumor
• Swallowing difficulty - due to compression by the tumor
• Shortness of breath
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 6 symptoms of Thymoma

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Thymoma:

• Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Tests
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
• Cancer-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Prostate Testing
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Thymoma?

• Misdiagnosis of Thymoma
• Hidden causes of Thymoma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Thymoma: Complications

Read more about complications of Thymoma.

Causes of Thymoma

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More information about causes of Thymoma:

• Thymoma as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Thymoma

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Thymoma: Undiagnosed Conditions

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  • more ...»
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Thymoma

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Thymoma: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Thymoma

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Thymoma:

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Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Thymoma, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Thymoma: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Women's Reproductive Health -- rare types of diseases:
  • Overactive Bladder Syndrome -- Rare Types
  • PCOS -- Rare Types
  • Chlamydia -- Rare Types
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -- Rare Types
  • Cervical Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Breast Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Ovarian Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Von Willebrand Disease -- Rare Types
  • more ...»
• more rare diseases...»

Research about Thymoma

Visit our research pages for current research about Thymoma treatments.

Clinical Trials for Thymoma

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Thymoma include:

• Octreotide With or Without Prednisone in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Recurrent Thymoma - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - octreotide,prednisone
• Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer or Other Hematologic or Metabolic Diseases - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - anti-thymocyte globulin,busulfan,cyclophosphamide,cyclosporine,melphalan,methylprednisolone
• Inhaled Doxorubicin in Treating Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors Affecting the Lungs - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - doxorubicin
• Carboplatin Combined With Paclitaxel in Treating Patients With Advanced Thymoma - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - carboplatin,paclitaxel
• Printed Education Materials in Patients Who Are Finishing Treatment for Stage I, Stage II, or Stage IIIA Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Prostate Cancer, or Chest Cancer - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

See full list of 24 Clinical Trials for Thymoma

Thymoma: Broader Related Topics

• Thymus Cancer
• Thymus disorders
• Cancer
• more types...»

Types of Thymoma

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Definitions of Thymoma:

A neoplasm arising from the epithelial cells of the thymus. Although thymomas are usually encapsulated tumors, they may invade the capsule and infiltrate the surrounding tissues or even metastasize to distant anatomic sites. The following morphologic subtypes are currently recognized: type A, type B, type AB, and type C. Thymomas type B are further subdivided into types B1, B2, and B3. Thymoma types B3 and C usually have the most aggressive clinical course. --2003 - (Source - Diseases Database)

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