Updates in CT characterization of thymic epithelial tumors in patients with myasthenia gravis.

Updates in CT characterization of thymic epithelial tumors in patients with myasthenia gravis. J Med Life. 2012 Oct-Dec;5(Spec Issue):141-145 Authors: Popa GA, Tomulescu V, Popescu I, Herlea V, Lupescu IG Abstract Thymic epithelial tumors have been traditionally classified into two main types: noninvasive and invasive thymoma. Several classifications have been proposed for thymic tumors, but according to these classifications, the prognosis of patients with thymomas varies considerably. Our purpose is to present different CT aspects according to various subtypes of thymic epithelial neoplasms based on the simplified World Health Organization classification. In this article, we will discuss and illustrate histologic and functional features of the thymus and a spectrum of thymic tumors associated with Myasthenia Gravis. Smooth contours and a round shape are the most suggestive of type A thymic epithelial tumors, whereas irregular contours and heterogeneous enhancement are the most suggestive of type C tumors. Calcifications are suggestive of type B tumors. CT findings may serve as predictors of postoperative recurrence or metastasis for the thymic epithelial tumors. PMID: 31803302 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Life Source Type: research