The World Health Organization histologic classification system reflects the oncologic behavior of thymoma

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Authors

Meinoshin Okumura · Osaka University

Mitsunori Ohta · Osaka University

Hisashi Tateyama · Nagoya City University

Katsuhiro Nakagawa · Osaka University

Akihide Matsumura · Osaka University

Hajime Maeda · Osaka University

H. Tada · Osaka University

Abstract

This study showed that histologic appearance reflects the oncologic behavior of thymoma when the WHO classification system is adopted. The WHO classification system may be helpful in clinical practice for the assessment and treatment of patients with thymoma.

Topics & Keywords

Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments Meningioma and schwannoma management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 94, Issue 3, pp. 624-632

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10226

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