Thymic carcinoma initially presented with geographic destruction of scapula in a child
WJ Bahk, AH Lee, ED Chang, DW Min, YK Kang - Skeletal Radiology, 2017 - Springer
As the conventional histopathologic examination of thymic carcinoma (TC) is nonspecific,
immunohistochemical studies along with correlative radiographic investigations are needed
for its correct diagnosis. TC commonly occurs in the late 5th to early 6th decades of life but is
extremely rare in childhood. It may be incidentally detected from chest radiographs taken as
routine or for other reasons. However, most patients present with symptoms such as chest
pain, cough, shortness of breath, dysphagia and hoarseness, which are directly attributable …
immunohistochemical studies along with correlative radiographic investigations are needed
for its correct diagnosis. TC commonly occurs in the late 5th to early 6th decades of life but is
extremely rare in childhood. It may be incidentally detected from chest radiographs taken as
routine or for other reasons. However, most patients present with symptoms such as chest
pain, cough, shortness of breath, dysphagia and hoarseness, which are directly attributable …
