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Thymic epithelial neoplasm

ORPHA:3398

Definition

Thymic epithelial neoplasms (TEN) are rare malignancies arising from the epithelium of the thymic gland. They comprise three sub-types: thymoma, thymic carcinoma, and thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma.

Prevalence
1-9 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive, Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult