title: Recurrent massive hyperplasia of the thymus.
abstract: Differentiation of massive thymic hyperplasia from malignant lesions requires early resection. We report a case in which thoracoscopic thymectomy was performed for massive hyperplasia recurring 16 years after steroid therapy. This case provides additional information on the natural history, surgical management and histology of the disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Pompeo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cristino
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mauriello
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Mineo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000473:pathology; D013952:Thymus Hyperplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors