Mediastinal Thymoma
It is advisable to seek medical care when imaging studies show a mass in the central part of the chest: a mediastinal thymoma is a tumor that originates in the thymus, a gland located in the mediastinum, behind the sternum.
What it is: It corresponds to a growth of thymus cells and can behave in different ways; a detailed study is important to define its nature.
Possible manifestations: Some people have no symptoms and it is detected incidentally, while others may notice cough, chest pain, or difficulty breathing.
Which specialist treats it? The oncologist, together with the thoracic surgeon, are the ones who evaluate this type of tumor. If a chest mass is identified in a study, the prudent thing is to follow up with a specialized team.
Specialties that treat mediastinal thymoma
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mediastinal thymoma
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Leopoldo Barriguete Parra
Dr. Luis Cruz Benitez
Dr. Erika Betzabe Ruiz García
Dr. Maria Guadalupe Diaz Alvarado
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Quintero Rodríguez
Dr. César Alí Orozco Cervantes
Dr. Salvador González Santiesteban
Dr. Gilberto Nicolas Solorza Luna
Dr. Eduardo Antonio Maafs Molina
Dr. Oscar Aarón Palomares Vázquez
Dr. Michel Hernández Valadez
Dr. Mijael Toiber Levy
Dr. Mario Escobar Gomez
Dr. Sandra Fajardo Hernandez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Palomo Colli
Dr. Marco Antonio Terán Porcayo
Dr. Sergio Maya Martinez
Dr. Galeana Alberto Benitez
Dr. Hugo Francisco Romero Anduaga
Frequently asked questions
What is mediastinal thymoma?
It is advisable to seek medical care when imaging studies show a mass in the central part of the chest: a mediastinal thymoma is a tumor that originates in the thymus, a gland located in the mediastinum, behind the sternum.
Which doctor treats mediastinal thymoma?
Mediastinal Thymoma is usually treated by specialists in oncologist.