Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

huge lump in the thymus region

My niece, who is at age 24, has been experiencing sore throat and itching on the whole body trunk at night during sleep starting from middle October 2016. A blood test done on Dec 7th 2016 found elevated leukocyte (20.39, normal range 3.5-9.5) and platelet counts and other abnormalities.  Contrast-enhanced CT scan shows irregular shape soft tissue mass in the thymus region, about 4.6x7.1 cm in size with obscure boundary. A CT-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy and immunohistochemical test done on Dec 22nd could not confirm the mass in the mediastinum to be cancerous. While a repeated biopsy done on Jan 10th 2017 suspected the mass to be a tumor. No confirmed result is reached. She had no other symptoms or weight loss or decreased appetite. No fever or pain was observed, except the itching in the body trunk. Could anyone help to tell is it likely a thymoma or lymphoma? Is it look like benign? Any input is appreciated!
0 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Community

Top Leukemia & Lymphoma Answerers
1081992 tn?1389903637
PA
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
An interview with the co-discoverer of one of the biggest breakthroughs in cancer research
From causes to treatment options, get answers to your questions about CML, a type of blood cancer
New drug options on the horizon may make CML, a type of blood cancer, one of the few success stories in cancer treatment
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.