Thymus squamous cell carcinoma
Thymus squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
A rare primary thymic carcinoma, characterized by the presence of keratinizing or non-keratinizing malignant squamous cells. Approximately 10-20% of cases occur in combination with thymoma. The prognosis depends on the tumor stage and the degree of cellular differentiation.
Also known as epidermoid thymic carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the Thymus, squamous cell carcinoma of Thymus, thymic squamous cell carcinoma, Thymus squamous cell carcinoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |