A case of ectopic hamartomatous thymoma: controversy over the designation
Abstract Background Ectopic hamartomatous thymoma, which usually occurs in the lower neck, is a rare benign tumor containing spindle cells, epithelial nests, and adipose tissue. Although the origin of this tumor is still unknown, recent reports suggest that the designation of this tumor is inappropr...
Main Authors: | Makio Hayama, Seiji Yoshitomi, Maiko Tamura, Nobuhiko Ohnishi, Shigeharu Moriyama |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-02-01
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Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0593-x |
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