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Source: Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: October 25, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Recurrent Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma / Treatment Options for Recurrent Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma

Surgical resection may be repeated, particularly for local recurrences and, in some cases, pleural and pericardial implants. Patients with recurrent thymomas who undergo repeat resection of recurrent disease may have prolonged survival when complete resection is attained.[9] However, only a minority of patients may be candidates for resection.

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Evidence (surgery):

In a review of 395 patients who underwent resections for TETs, 67 had tumor recurrence and 22 underwent a repeat resection procedure.[10]

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In a review of 395 patients who underwent resections for TETs, 67 had tumor recurrence and 22 underwent a repeat resection procedure.[10]

The 10-year survival rate was 70%.

In another study, 30 of 266 patients initially treated by total resection of the tumor had a recurrence; in all 30 patients, surgical resection was attempted.[11] Complete resection of the recurrent tumor was obtained in ten cases.

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In another study, 30 of 266 patients initially treated by total resection of the tumor had a recurrence; in all 30 patients, surgical resection was attempted.[11] Complete resection of the recurrent tumor was obtained in ten cases.

The 5-year survival rate was 48%.

In another study, 30 of 266 patients initially treated by total resection of the tumor had a recurrence; in all 30 patients, surgical resection was attempted.[11] Complete resection of the recurrent tumor was obtained in ten cases.

The 10-year survival rate was 24%.

Of note, patients in these series may have received chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy in addition to surgery.

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