Multidisciplinary Management of Stage III and IVa Thymoma-Multidisciplinary Management of Stage III and IVa Thymoma Recording

Multidisciplinary Management of Stage III and IVa Thymoma Recording

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The webinar focuses on the multidisciplinary management of stage 3 and 4A thymoma, highlighted by the presentation of two clinical cases. The session involves expert panelists from various specialties, including thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, and pathology. The first case involves a 55-year-old male with a stage 3 thymoma. The tumor resectability was debated, and it was decided to proceed directly with surgery involving cardiac and thoracic collaboration. Post-surgery, adjuvant radiotherapy was administered due to a microscopic margin, leading to a currently disease-free status for the patient. The second case discusses a 45-year-old male with recurrent pleural metastases years after an initial thymoma resection. Various treatment options were considered, including surgery and radiation, but the patient opted against extensive procedures due to concerns about survival and quality of life. Ultimately, systemic therapy with lenvatinib was the chosen path. The session concludes with a call to recognize the importance of personalized, multidisciplinary approaches to optimize outcomes for thymoma patients.

Keywords

thymoma

multidisciplinary management

stage 3 and 4A

clinical cases

thoracic surgery

oncology

radiotherapy

pleural metastases

personalized treatment