Avoiding misdiagnosis of multilocular thymic cysts as malignant tumors on computer tomography  

作　　者：Yu-Hong Zhang Yan-Miao Liu Kai-Li Shen Jing-Jing Wu Fu-Shan Tang 

机构地区：[1]Key Laboratory of Clinical Pharmacy in Zunyi City,Zunyi Medical University,Zunyi 563006,Guizhou Province,China [2]Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Central Hospital in Jinchang City,Jinchang 737102,Gansu Province,China [3]The First Clinical Institute,Zunyi Medical University,Zunyi 563006,Guizhou Province,China [4]Department of Clinical Pharmacy,Key Laboratory of Basic Pharmacology of Guizhou Province and School of Pharmacy,Zunyi Medical University,Zunyi 563006,Guizhou Province,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第19期3671-3675,共5页世界临床病例杂志

基　　金：Project of Special Funds for Science and Technology Cooperation in Guizhou Provinces and Zunyi City,No.Shengshikehe(2015)53.

摘　　要：This editorial provides insights from a case report by Sun et al published in the World Journal of Clinical Cases.The case report focuses on a case where a multilocular thymic cyst(MTC)was misdiagnosed as a thymic tumor,resulting in an unnecessary surgical procedure.Both MTCs and thymic tumors are rare conditions that heavily rely on radiological imaging for accurate diagnosis.However,the similarity in their imaging presentations can lead to misinterpretation,resulting in unnecessary surgical procedures.Due to the ongoing lack of comprehensive knowledge about MTCs and thymic tumors,we offer a summary of diagnostic techniques documented in recent literature and examine potential causes of misdiagnosis.When computer tomography(CT)values surpass 20 Hounsfield units and display comparable morphology,there is a risk of misdiagnosing MTCs as thymic tumors.Employing various differential diagnostic methods like biopsy,molecular biology,multi-slice CT,CT functional imaging,positron emission tomography/CT molecular functional imaging,magnetic resonance imaging and radiomics,proves advantageous in reducing clinical misdiagnosis.A deeper understanding of these conditions requires increased attention and exploration by healthcare providers.Moreover,the continued advancement and utilization of various diagnostic methods are expected to enhance precise diagnoses,provide appropriate treatment options,and improve the quality of life for patients with thymic tumors and MTCs in the future.continued advancement and utilization of various diagnostic methods are expected to enhance precise diagnoses,provide appropriate treatment options,and improve the quality of life for patients with thymic tumors and MTCs in the future.

关 键 词：Thymic tumor Multilocular thymic cyst MISDIAGNOSIS Differential diagnosis Imaging manifestation Computed tomography 

分 类 号：R529.0[医药卫生—内科学]