Question 1

how do you prevent thymoma from reoccurrence?

Accepted Answer

Thymoma recurrence: The best way to prevent recurrence is surgical resection with negative margins in the first place. If surgical margins are positive or "close" consideration to add radiation therapy is strongly recommended.

Question 2

what is an atypical thymoma?

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Well....: I don't mean to shock you, but it is a type of cancer or pre-cancerous tumor. The thymus is a gland that sits on/near the heart. It is largest and probably most active during childhood, and shrinks as we age. It is involved in developing specialized cells of the immune system. A thymoma is uncontrolled growth of the cells of the gland. The specific type can result in many different outcomes and rx.

Question 3

what is affected by thymoma?

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Thymus gland: Which is found behind your sternum (breastbone).

Question 4

what are the tests for thymoma?

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Lab, imaging and bio: Ct imaging can help the environment, both location and size. Blood tests are used to help clarify its presence, and look for associations with myasthenia gravis. Testing that can done and include test to see for associations to myasthenia gravis, that include antibodies to acetylcholine receptor, blood counts, chemical panels looking at liver and kidney, immune  evaluation of the cells inside.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of thymoma?

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May be  none: Up to half of people can have  no symptoms. It can be found by accident when a chest  film or ct scan is performed and a  mass is found.Since it is the middle of the chest and if it grows large it can cause compression symptoms such as trouble swallowing or chest pain. It is looked  for with certain diseases: myathenia gravis and can be associated with connective tissue and autoimmune diseases.

Question 6

is thymoma cancerous?

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Sometimes: There are both malignant and nonmalignant formsmof thymoma.

Question 7

what are alternative remedies for thymoma?

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Adjuncts only: Surgery is your mainstay of therapy when the thymoma is operable. Radiation and perhaps chemotherapy as appropriate. Complementary and comfort measures may be very helpful. "Alternative" practitioners nowadays tend to be the ones who talk darkly about conspiracies to hide easy cures. These are all phony. Don't reward these folks with your money, no matter how desperate you may be.

Question 8

i have thymoma what is the down side to the operation.

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Thymoma: There is a risk to the vocal cord nerve. You should have them monitored during the operation. Good luck. Feel better.

Question 9

what is the treatment for thymoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends clinical set: This depends on the clinical setting. Sometimes you may need surgical excision, especially if concerned about malignancy. Biopsies can be done. But surgery is the usual approach. Depending on the spread even chemotherapy is indicated. It is associated with myasthenia gravis at times. At times removal can cure the myasthenia gravis.

Question 10

what can cause thymoma?

Accepted Answer

Unknown cause: Like many other Cancers, the cause of Thymoma is unknown. It is simply an accident of nature and sheer bad luck!

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