Thymic neuroendocrine tumors are rare and account for approximately 2% to 5% of all thymic tumors. Despite the suggestion of benign behavior implied by their name, thymic carcinoids have been noted to present a more aggressive biologic behavior than their counterparts in other sites. Because of the lack of data, adequate-sized prospective trials are required for validation, and the enrollment of patients with advanced disease into available clinical trials is encouraged.

Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Lausi P. O.;Filosso P. L.;Ruffini E.;Oliaro A.;Guerrera F.;
2014-01-01

Abstract

Thymic neuroendocrine tumors are rare and account for approximately 2% to 5% of all thymic tumors. Despite the suggestion of benign behavior implied by their name, thymic carcinoids have been noted to present a more aggressive biologic behavior than their counterparts in other sites. Because of the lack of data, adequate-sized prospective trials are required for validation, and the enrollment of patients with advanced disease into available clinical trials is encouraged.
2014
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http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/702699/description#description
Chemotherapy; Neuroendocrine tumors; Outcome; Radiotherapy; Surgery; Thymus; Humans; Thymoma; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Thymus Neoplasms
Lausi P.O.; Refai M.; Filosso P.L.; Ruffini E.; Oliaro A.; Guerrera F.; Brunelli A.
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