A challenging convergence of conditions in a patient with thalassemia major presenting with thymoma and lymphangioleiomyomatosis: a case report
This is the first reported case of the coincidental discovery of thymoma and lymphangioleiomyomatosis in a patient with β-thalassemia major. This case emphasizes the importance of thorough radiologic evaluations in patients with β-thalassemia to detect potential neoplastic conditions early. Enhanced awareness among clinicians and radiologists is crucial for the timely diagnosis and management of these patients.
Authors
- Lucia Vietri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4108-3837)
- Aldo Carnevale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8191-6042)
- Martina Culcasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2718-2404)
- Alberto Cossu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3462-1695)
- Filomena Longo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0434-0382)
- Deborah Gabriele
- Francesco Quarantotto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6773-4717)
Institutions
- University of Ferrara (IT)
- Arcispedale Sant'Anna (IT)
- Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05174-6
- Primary Topic
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Ferrara