Fibrous bands associated with higher Masaoka stage and poor recurrence ‐free survival in patients with thymoma

ConclusionsThe presence of FBs in patients with thymoma was associated with higher Masaoka stage, higher recurrence rate, and poorer RFS.Key pointsSignificant findings of the studyFibrous bands (FBs) are bands of fibrosis dividing tumors into different ‐sized irregular islands. The presence of FBs is associated with higher Masaoka stage and poor recurrence‐free survival in patients with thymoma.What this study addsThe presence of fibrous bands might be associated with the malignant behavior of thymoma. Confirming the presence or absence of FBs may result in personalized medication for patients with thymoma.

Source: Thoracic Cancer - November 25, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kazuhiro Minami, Naoe Jimbo, Yugo Tanaka, Takahiro Uchida, Takeshi Okamoto, Nahoko Shimizu, Takefumi Doi, Daisuke Hokka, Tomoo Itoh, Yoshimasa Maniwa Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research