What is benign thymoma?

The thymus, a small organ in the upper chest is part of the lymph system. It makes white blood cells, called lymphocytes, that protect the body against infections. A benign thymoma is a non cancerous mass that form on the outside surface of the thymus.

How do members experience benign thymoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign thymoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for benign thymoma*

Who has benign thymoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 3
50s 4
60s 1
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 3
Female 6