THYMIC CARCINOID- A CASE REPORT

Abstract : Thymic carcinoids are uncommon primary neoplasms of neuroendocrine origin that manifest as anterior mediastinal masses in adult patients. It constitutes about 2-5 of thymic epithelial tumors with an estimated incidence of 1.5 to 3 per 10,000,000 persons per year1. In contrast to the lung, the great majority of cases are represented by atypical carcinoids. Atypical carcinoids are mainly tumors of adults (mean 48-55 years) in both males and females. It is rarely seen in children (8-16 years of age). The prognosis is generally poor due to late detection and lack of effective treatment. We report a case of thymic carcinoid in a 44 years old male who presented with anterior mediastinal mass