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Multidisciplinary Approach to Advanced Thymoma with Pleural Dissemination: A Case of Complete Resection through Pleurectomy Decortication

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Advanced-stage thymoma may present, in rare cases, with extensive pleural disease at the time of diagnosis (Masaoka IVA). Accounting for the low incidence and the variety of therapeutic strategies available in the literature, no consensual treatment has been established. A multimodal treatment plan including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be preferred, allowing for a more favorable prognosis. Complete resection constitutes the basis of treatment for thymomas. Herein, we present a case of an advanced thymoma with extended pleural dissemination for which complete resection was achieved through pleurectomy decortication, through a multidisciplinary approach.

Source: Revista do Grupo de Estudos do Cancro do Pulmão

DOI: 10.82582/thorac.14

Authors: Pereira Moita, Catarina, Travancinha, Catarina, Camacho, Carolina, Almodovar, Maria Teresa, Bravio, Ivan, Abecacis, Nuno

Institutions: Instituto Português de Oncologia Francisco Gentil, Hospital de Santa Marta, Hospital CUF Descobertas, Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça

Language: English

Topic: Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7103880151

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