Abstract
Carcinoid tumors are not a common entity in thorax. The most common sites include the abdominal sites like the Appendix and the Ileum . The carcinoids in the thorax are seen rarely and that to incidentally.in thymus the carcinoids are all together rare. Usually carcinoids tend to be Chromaffin positive histologically and secrete a largr number of chemicals. They belong to the APUD system(Amine Precursor Uptake and decarboxylation system). Thymic carcinoid is a distinct entity which is very rare. It is a slow growing but potentially malignant tumor. We present a rare case of thymic carcinoid in a 16 year old male. Fortunately the disease was confined to Thymus and there was no metastatic spread to other organs. Cytological examination of samples obtained by ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration provided the diagnosis in the patient.
Highlights
DiscussionThymic carcinoids are the Neuroendocrine tumours of Thymus[1] being more common in males[2]
Thymic carcinoid is a distinct entity which is very rare
We present a rare case of thymic carcinoid in a 16 year old male
Summary
Thymic carcinoids are the Neuroendocrine tumours of Thymus[1] being more common in males[2]. They Belong to the APUD System Of cells (The amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation (APUD) system represents cells that are endocrine in function and produce hormones, neuropeptides, and paracrine agents. They have high amine content in their cytoplasm, are capable of amine precursor uptake, and are able to decarboxylate these to produce amines and/or peptides. As compared to other tumors they are very rare
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