A Rare Thymic Tumor - Lipofibroadenoma - Always a Postoperative Surprise.

Authors :: Bolca C
Has A
Bobocea A
Afetelor A
Stoica R
Strambu I
Stoicescu I
Magheran E
Balescu I
Bacalbasa N
Gherghiceanu F
Furtunescu F
Radavoi D
Diaconu C
Paleru C
Cordos I
Source :: In vivo (Athens, Greece) [In Vivo] 2021 Nov-Dec; Vol. 35 (6), pp. 3623-3626.
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Background/aim: Thymic lipofibroadenoma is a benign growth of unknown etiology extremely rarely described in the literature, morphologically resembling lipofibroadenoma of the breast. The diagnosis is usually a postoperative surprise and is made by the anatomopathologist. Surgical resection is curative.<br />Case Report: The presented case is the first reported in a woman, to date. The patient was successfully submitted to surgery and complete resection of the giant intrathoracic tumor was performed. The histopathological and immunohistochemical studies came to demonstrated the presence of a thymic lipofibroadenoma while the postoperative outcomes were favorable.<br />Conclusion: In cases presenting large intrathoracic tumors complete resection is able to provide a significant improvement of the general condition of the patient, as well as a chance for cure.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 International Institute of Anticancer Research (Dr. George J. Delinasios), All rights reserved.)