Diagnostics Problems
Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma:
Differences
Stages at presentation
Paraneoplastic syndromes in thymic carcinoma rarely
IHC differences:
EGFR more common in thymoma
C-kit more common in thymic carcinoma
Poorer prognosis of thymic carcinoma
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Summary Thymic
Tumors Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma are unique entities
Both are sensitive to broad range of chemotherapeutic agents
Anthracycline regimens associated with higher response rates in Thymoma
In Stage III Disease, radiation improves PFS but not OS
We need to better identify the “targets” for targeted therapy
Always consider multidisciplinary aproach
The present study indicated that
appropriately selected patients
who underwent radical P/D had
lower perioperative morbidity
and mortality with similar, if not
superior, long-term survival
compared to EPP.
QUÉ HEMOS APRENDIDO EN EL
MUNDIAL 2013 de Mesoteliomas
Que existe un grupo de trabajo internacional muy activo interesado en su diagnóstico y tratamiento (IMIG)
Que las sesiones han sido muy ricas en contenido y discusión
Que la prevención epidemiológica aún es posible
Que tenemos esperanza en drogas prometedoras
Que los pacientes se merecen nuestro esfuerzo multidisciplinar