A Case of Invasive Thymoma with Endotracheal Polypoid Growth

Thymomas are one of the most common neoplasms of the mediastinum derived from thymic epithelium. It is common that invasive thymoma invades the lung, pericardium, and great vessels. Airway compression by mass effect also occurs, but direct polypoid tumor growth into the airway is extremely rare. Onl...

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Main Authors: Hwang, Jin Tae, Kim, Min Hee, Chang, Ki Jun, Chang, Hyo Jeong, Choi, Soo Jeon, Yuh, Young Jin, Kim, Jung Yeon, Park, Hye Kyeong
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3538187/