Giant thymoma with complete superior vena cava obstruction

We present a case of a stage IVa thymoma surgically treated. The superior vena cava was completely occluded and, after resection, reconstruction was deemed unnecessary due to sufficient venous return through the azygos-inferior vena cava system. In our opinion, despite the morbidity of surgery in advanced thymomas, it should always be considered in expert hands.
Source: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research