Human Pathology
Volume 40, Issue 7 , Pages 918-923, July 2009

Recommendations for the reporting of surgically resected thymic epithelial tumors

  • Jamie A. Weydert, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. 5239C RCP, Department of Pathology, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City IA 52242, USA.
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  • Barry R. De Young, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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  • Kevin O. Leslie, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, The Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, USA
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  • Prepared on behalf of the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology

Received 26 February 2009; accepted 3 March 2009.

Summary 

Thymic epithelial tumors include thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Histologic findings and extent of disease are key determinants of prognosis and help guide postoperative management in patients with thymic epithelial tumors. Given the relative rarity of these tumors, the use of tumor guidelines and checklists can facilitate accurate and comprehensive pathologic reporting in this setting. Diagnostic nomenclature (World Health Organization, Suster-Moran classifications) and staging criteria (modified Masaoka system) are emphasized.

Keywords: Mediastinum, Thymoma, Stage, Histology, Guidelines

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PII: S0046-8177(09)00094-X

doi:10.1016/j.humpath.2009.03.012

Human Pathology
Volume 40, Issue 7 , Pages 918-923, July 2009

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