Neurosurgery · 1987 · 17 citations · 0 references
MedicineOncologySurgeryMetastasisNeuro-oncologySurgical OncologyBrain MetastasesBrain MetastasisBrain Metastasis ManagementBrain TumorsMediastinal TumorsMetastatic Brain TumorsBrain Metastasis ResectionIntracranial MetastasesIntraoperative Radiation TherapyInvasive ThymomaMetastatic Brain Tumor RadiotherapyThymic Carcinoma RadiotherapyThymic TumorsThymoma Radiotherapy
A rare case of a thymoma metastatic to brain is reported. This tumor was localized intraoperatively with the use of transdural ultrasound imaging, and gross total resection was accomplished. Radiation therapy was administered to both brain and mediastinum. The growth characteristics, classification, and treatment of thymomas are discussed.