Thymic neuroendocrine tumor
Thymic neuroendocrine tumor
Definition
Thymic endocrine tumor is a rare, malignant, primary thymic neoplasm originating from neuroendocrine cells, presenting as a mass within the anterior mediastinum. Patients typically present with nonspecific symptoms, such as chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, or in some cases, superior vena cava syndrome, although patients could be asymptomatic during the early stages or present with multiple endocrine neoplasia type I. Ectopic production of ACTH and serotonin can lead to Cushing syndrome and carcinoid sydrome, respectively.
Also known as neuroendocrine neoplasm of thymus, thymus NET, thymus neuroendocrine neoplasm, thymus neuroendocrine tumor, thymus neuroendocrine tumor, well differentiated, low or intermediate grade, thymus neuroendocrine tumour — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Endocrine gland | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Thymus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |