Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the thymus: a case report.
A mucinous adenocarcinoma of the thymus is rare, and there is presently limited information on the clinical aspects of this uncommon type of tumor. Only six cases have been reported in the literature. A 49-year-old Japanese male presented with an anterior mediastinal mass, and underwent a tumor resection. Histologically the tumor consisted of a mucinous adenocarcinoma with pleural dissemination. Postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy were performed. The patient is still alive with pleural dissemination 11 months after surgery.
Seki
Erina
E
Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Higashisaitama Hospital, Hasuda-shi, Saitama, Japan.
Aoyama
Katsuhiko
K
Ueda
Mamoru
M
Haga
Takayuki
T
Nakazato
Yoshimasa
Y
Iijima
Misa
M
Kojima
Masaru
M
Tanaka
Ryota
R
D002288:Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D013934:Thymectomy; D013953:Thymus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents