Patient's question:
A while ago, I felt various discomforts in my body. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, I was told that it was a tumor disease. I was very worried about how long I could live. Could you please tell me what are the classifications of thymoma?Doctor's answer:
Thymoma is a rare malignant tumor of the mediastinum. Most patients with thymoma may experience recurrent chest pain or discomfort in the chest. A small number of people may also have symptoms such as weight loss, cough, and difficulty breathing. If the tumor is large, it may cause symptoms of superior vena cava obstruction. The clinical manifestations are very similar to those of thymoma, but it has symptoms of mediastinal deviation, which progresses more rapidly. Additionally, some may exhibit extrathoracic deviation symptoms.