Thymic carcinoma

Thymic carcinoma is a rare type of thymus gland cancer. It usually spreads, has a high risk of recurrence, and has a poor survival rate. Thymic carcinoma is divided into subtypes, depending on the types of cells in which the cancer began. Also called type C thymoma.

Pathology

Digital slides

• JRC:3079 Thymic carcinoma (NOS)
• JRC:3191 Thymic carcinoma (NOS)
• JRC:19002 Thymic carcinoma (NOS)
• JRC:14579 Thymic carcinoma with basaloid features
• JRC:14602 Thymic carcinoma with clear cell changes

External links

• Foundation for Thymic Cancer Research -Fostering Awareness and Research, Dedicated to Helping Patients with Thymic Cancers
• Thymic carcinoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".