A case of ectopic hamartomatous thymoma: controversy over the designation

A case of ectopic hamartomatous thymoma: controversy over the designation

Abstract Background Ectopic hamartomatous thymoma, which usually occurs in the lower neck, is a rare benign tumor containing spindle cells, epithelial nests, and adipose tissue. Although the origin of this tumor is still unknown, recent reports suggest that the designation of this tumor is inappropr...

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Main Authors: Makio Hayama, Seiji Yoshitomi, Maiko Tamura, Nobuhiko Ohnishi, Shigeharu Moriyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-02-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Ectopic hamartomatous thymoma
Cervical tumor
Subcutaneous tumor
Thymic anlage
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0593-x

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