[An unusual mediastinal malignant tumor: thymic carcinoma].
Thymic carcinoma is a relatively rare neoplasm. Current incidence is difficult to assess. There is some controversy regarding its definition and its diagnostic criteria. We report a case of epidermoid carcinoma in a 48-year-old man located in the thymus area of the anterior mediastinum. Clinicopathological features and prognosis are reviewed.
Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, Hospital d'Instruction des Armées Percy, France.
Patrick
P
Saint-Blancard
Joël
J
Guigay
François
F
Natali
Pierre
P
L'her
François
F
Pons
Robert
R
Le Vagueresse
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011379:Prognosis; D013953:Thymus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*