• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.133-136
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• 2015

Spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation (SETTLE) is an extremely rare type of thyroid tumor, with spares reports on its clinical course. SETTLE is derived from branchial pouch or thymic remnants, and classified as a low grade, malignant neoplasm due to its indolent growth and tendency to develop delayed metastasis. Therefore, stringent initial workups and long-term follow-up are required to prevent misdiagnosis. We present a case of recurrent spindle epithelial tumor with thymus-like differentiation (SETTLE) in the glottis of 57 year-old male patient, who had a history of surgical excision for the SETTLE from the thyroid gland 5 years ago. Transoral CO2 laser surgery was performed to remove the glottic tumor and there was no evidence of local recurrence at 11 months postoperatively.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.319-323
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• 1998

흉선의 유암종은 매우 드문 종격동 종양으로, 1972년에 Rosai와 Higa에 의해 기술되었다. 흉선의 유암종은 Kultschizky 세포에서 생기는 종양으로 생각되어지며, 흉선종과 다른 종양으로 간주되어 왔다. 흉선의 유암종의 병리학적인 진단으로 병리학적, 면역조직화학적, 전자현미경적 소견을 이용한다. 유암종의 50% 정도에서는 내분비 질환을 가진다. 재발과 흉곽외 전이가 특징적이다. 발견당시나 재발의 경우에 외과적인 절제가 가장 효과적이라고 생각된다. 그러나 방사선 치료나 항암치료의 역할은 분명하지 않다. 저자들은 수술 및 병리학적으로 증명된 57세 남자의 흉선 유암종 1예를 경험하였기에 간단한 문헌 고찰과 함게 보고하는 바이다.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제83권1호
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• pp.212-217
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• 2022

An epidermoid cyst is a benign tumor found anywhere in the body. However, the occurrence of epidermoid cysts in the thymus is extremely rare, with only six cases reported worldwide. The correct diagnosis of thymic epidermoid cysts is often difficult due to the unusual location and nonspecific imaging findings. Herein, we present a case of a thymic epidermoid cyst in a 37-year-old female with clinical information and chest CT findings. Further, we have reviewed previous literature reports describing imaging findings of thymic epidermoid cysts.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.39-42
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• 2004

Thymolipoma is a rare benign mediastinal tumor, composed of mature fatty and thymic tissues. A 9-year-old boy was referred with a one-month history of neck swelling. Preoperative computed tomography scan and fine needle aspiration biopsy suggested thymolipoma. Despite it being rare, thymolipoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal tumors. Characteristics of its clinical feature and radiological findings that can differentiated it from other mediastinal tumors are discussed with a review of the literatures.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.573-576
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• 1996

다발성 원발성 악성종양은 두개 이상의 암이 동일 개체내에서 각각 독립해서 발생하는 것을 말한다. 저자들은 국내에서는 보고된 바가 없는 폐암, 악성 흉선종 및 방광암이 동반된 3중암 1례를 치험 하였다. 환자는 60세 남자로 호흡 곤란,흉부 불쾌감을 호소하였으며, 3개월전에 방광암 진단하에 Bricker식 수술을 받았다. 당시 시 행한 흉부 단순 사진과 전산화 단층 촬영상 대동맥 전부, 흉골 후부에 종격동 종괴와 폐의 좌하엽 후부에 폐종괴가 보였다. 수술시 좌하엽에서 폐종괴가 촉진되었으며 주위조직으로 이미 침입한흉선종이 발견되어 폐의 좌하엽 절제술및 흉선 절제술을시행하였다. 술후 1차례의 화학요법을 받았으나 더이상의 치료를 거부하고 자의 퇴원하여 약 1년 후에 사망하였다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.207-210
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• 2014

The peritoneum is the most frequent site of recurrence for gastric cancer after gastrectomy, followed by the liver and lymph nodes. In contrast, metastasis to the thymus is rare. Annual surveillance with computed tomography was performed on a 67-year-old man who previously underwent a distal gastrectomy and D2 lymph node dissection for gastric cancer at Tottori University. Five years after the initial operation, an anterior mediastinal tumor was detected by computed tomography. The patient underwent video-assisted thoracic surgery to remove the tumor. Histopathology revealed adenocarcinoma cells similar to those of the gastric cancer resected 5 years previously. Thymic metastasis was considered likely based on the location of the tumor. The recognition that gastric cancer can metastasize to unusual anatomic locations, such as the thymus, can facilitate an accurate, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.571-583
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• 1983

Thymic tumor is the most common neoplasm originating in the anterior mediastinum. Histologically, thymic tumors and tumorlike conditions have been classified into thymic cyst, thymolipoma, true thymic hyperplasia, thymoma and carcinoid tumor of the thymus gland. We have experienced several tumors and a few tumorlike conditions of the thymus gland in 10 patients: thymoma 6, thymic hyperplasia 2, carcinoid tumor 1 and thymic cyst 1. The age distributions were ranging from 30 to 60 years except for one 3 year old child [malignant thymoma, lymphocytic type], and male to female ratio was 1:1.5. In 6 cases, thymic lesions were removed through lateral thoracic incision [right 2, left 4] because the mediastinal masses were growing far into the pleural space, meanwhile, medially located lesions [4 cases] through median sternotomy incision. Among these 10 patients, 3 were malignant thymomas, in which 2 were died of recurrence after tumor resection. Myasthenia gravis was all noted in 3 females [thymoma 2, thymic follicular hyperplasia 1], in which only two revealed remission in symptoms following thymectomy. The authors would like to recommend early radical thymectomy through median sternotomy incision whenever patients demonstrate suspicious thymic tumor lesions on the chest roentgenogram or generalized myasthenic symptoms.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제34권11호
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• pp.887-890
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• 2001

흉선에 발생하는 신경내분비 종양은 매우 드문 질환으로 재발이나 전이가 많아 예후가 좋지 못하다. 절반에서 내분비 증상을 보이며, 이 중 33%에서 쿠싱 증후군을 동반한다. 치료로는 수술적 절제가 우선이며, 방사선 치료나 항암치료는 아직 논란의 여지가 많다. 저자들은 쿠싱 증후군을 동반한 흉선의 신경내분비 종양 2례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권12호
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• pp.985-990
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• 2003

양측성 횡격막 마비는 드문 질환으로 외상, 심흉부 수술, 신경근육질병, 경부척추굳음증, 감염이 원인이 될 수 있다. 우폐상엽, 심낭, 상대정맥과 무명정맥을 침범한 흉선암의 적출술을 시행한 후 60세 남자 환자에서 양측성 횡격막 마비가 발생하였다. 심한 호흡곤란이 발생하였고, 인공호흡기 이탈이 불가능하였다. 양측 횡격막 주름성형술을 시행하였고, 인공호흡기 이탈 및 누운 자세에서 수면이 가능하게 되어 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었기에 문헌 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.243-246
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• 2019

Extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) is a malignant soft tissue neoplasm producing osteoid, without any continuity with the bone or periosteum. Primary ESOS presenting in the mediastinum is an extremely rare, yet aggressive malignant tumor associated with a poor prognosis. We report a case of primary ESOS arising from the thymus in a 63-year-old male patient.