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thymoma and thymic carcinoma  

Definition

  • THYMOMA AND THYMIC carcinoma are rare tumors of the thymus, representing 0.2–1.5 percent of all malignancies. The thymus is a small organ located in the upper chest behind the sternum (breastbone). [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma]

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