Verywell Health, December 31 2022.
Thymoma is a tumor (growth) of the thymus gland. It may be benign or malignant (cancer). The thymus gland is part of the lymphatic system—the tissues that help produce, store, and transport white blood cells. The thymus helps white blood cells called T lymphocytes grow and multiply. It’s found in the chest behind the breastbone.
Thymomas are rare. There are only about 400 cases of thymomas per year in the United States. Thymic carcinoma accounts for 20% of all tumors in the thymus. Read More >