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I had a thymoma removed last year and i was told it was benign and was fully encapsulated. but now every little pain and throb in my chest makes me ne?

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Should'nt: The benign tumor was excissed and that is the treatment of choice. Once removed, wounds heal in the normal fashion. Once wounds heal there is really nothing that can be life threatening related to the procedure or the wound.

Answered 12/6/2020

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Cured: More likely than not you are cured! talk with your doc or surgeon low chance of recurrence if you have the correct info.

Answered 11/27/2017

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