Research progresses of imaging examinations on staging and typing of thymic epithelial tumors / 中国医学影像技术

ABSTRACT

Thymic epithelial tumors (TETs) are the most common tumors in the anterior mediastinum, and the staging system and histological classification are complex. CT is the most important imaging examination for TETs. MRI has a certain value in the diagnosis of TETs. PET/CT in classification of TETs is progressing rapidly, but the results are controversial. The research progresses of imaging examinations on staging and typing of TETs were reviewed in this article.