PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Clémence Basse
AU  - Nicolas Girard
TI  - Thymic tumours and their special features
AID  - 10.1183/16000617.0394-2020
DP  - 2021 Dec 31
TA  - European Respiratory Review
PG  - 200394
VI  - 30
IP  - 162
4099  - http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/162/200394.short
4100  - http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/162/200394.full
SO  - EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW2021 Dec 31; 30
AB  - Thymic tumours are rare thoracic malignancies, that may be aggressive and difficult to treat. The pillars of the management include pathological review, consideration of differential diagnoses, staging and multidisciplinary discussion. Assessment of resectability is key to drive the treatment sequencing. Association with autoimmune diseases, especially myasthenia gravis, is observed, which impacts the oncological management. Networks are being built at the national and international levels. This article provides an overview of the most recent findings in the diagnosis, staging, histology, and management strategies of thymic tumours.Thymic tumours are rare and heterogeneous tumours. Management is based on multidisciplinary discussion and networking. https://bit.ly/3kYAZ7u