Thymoma diagnostic study of choice
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Khuram Nouman, M.D. [4]
Overview
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Study of choice
Investigations:
- Posterior-anterior (PA) and lateral X-ray of the chest are helpful in diagnosing most of thymomas.
- Among the patients who present with clinical signs of myasthenia gravis (MG), the CT Scan is the test of choice for the diagnosis of Thymoma.
- CT Scan with IV contrast is helpful in determining the vascularity of the thymoma and helps in safe surgical removal of large tumors.
- PET Scan is very valuable in diagnosing the cases of invasive malignant thymoma.
Sequence of Diagnostic Studies
The [name of investigation] must be performed when:
- The patient presented with symptoms/signs 1, 2, and 3 as the first step of diagnosis.
- A positive [test] is detected in the patient, to confirm the diagnosis.
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The various investigations must be performed in the following order:
- [Initial investigation]
- [2nd investigation]