What should I do with my Thymic Tumor?
Patient: Hi. I had a thymic tumor (kinda unusual for an adult, I guess) removed 5 years ago after watching it grow for 3 years. Have had pneumonia twice since. 3 benign lesions found on lung. Sick now with that heavy compression in my chest that led to finding the tumor but also on edge of pneumonia. Think I will stave it off, but for some odd reason, got to thinking about that tumor. Should I just forget it? Doctor: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having recurrence of thymic tumour. Symptoms of chest compression is suggestive of thymic tumour compression.So better to get done CT thorax with contrast to know the exact size of of thymic tumour. Pneumonia is also bettr seen in CT thorax. So further plan of treatment is based on CT thorax report.If thymic tumour is large enough to cause compression then surgical removal should be advisable. If only pneumonia is there then you need antibiotics. So consult your doctor and get done CT thorax and plan treatment accordingly.