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ArticleJournal of microscopy and ultrastructure

A Rare Case of Thymic Carcinoma: Unusual Presentation of Multiple Lymph Node Metastases Masquerading as Lymphoproliferative Disorder.

Vijayashree Raghavan, Sudha Srinivasan, N R Rajesh Kanna, Kundhavai Chandrasekaran, Jane Betsy Isaac

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Vijayashree RaghavanDepartment of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Sudha SrinivasanDepartment of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
N R Rajesh KannaDepartment of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Kundhavai ChandrasekaranDepartment of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jane Betsy IsaacDepartment of Pathology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Abstract

Thymic carcinoma is known for its aggressive nature and low survival rates. Due to the rarity of its presentation, particularly with multiple lymph node metastasis resembling lymphoproliferative disorders, emphasizes the need to share our case in the literature. We aimed to raise awareness among surgeons regarding this atypical presentation. Our findings indicate that, in cases of higher stage thymic carcinoma, lymph node dissection should be considered in addition to thymectomy. This recommendation is based on our research and can help guide treatment decisions for similar cases in the future.

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Lymph node metastasismediastinal tumorsthymic carcinomathymus

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PMCPMC12236404

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