Discussion :
Invasive [Malignant] Thymoma
-Malignancy defined according to extent of invasion into adjacent
mediastinal fat + fascia!
Frequency:in 30-35% of thymomas
History :
The 60-year-old male was suffered from exertional dyspnea for 1
month.
History :
This 83-year-old gentleman was suffered from dysphagia for 2wks
and fever for 3 days
History :
This 68-year-old gentalman suffered from cough without sputum for
4 years.
History :
This 67 years old gentleman
History :
This 88 y/o gentleman suffered from hemoptysis about 3 months ago.
Discussion :
METASTASIS TO LUNG
History :
This 48 y/o gentleman, a heavy smoker consuming 1PPD of cigarettes
for 30years, had been well until two month ago when dry cough was
noted. Facial swelling were noted since 1 month ago.
Discussion :
Intrathoracic Goiter
=extension of cervical thyroid tissue / ectopic thyroid tissue (rare)
into mediastinum
History :
A 71-year-old male developed cough, dyspnea and chest tightness
in recent months. |