NCIt synonyms : Thymus Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Thymus; Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Thymus; Epidermoid Thymic Carcinoma; Squamous Cell Thymic Carcinoma;
NCIt definition : A rare primary thymic carcinoma, characterized by the presence of keratinizing or
non-keratinizing malignant squamous cells. Approximately 10-20% of cases occur in
combination with thymoma. The prognosis depends on the tumor stage and the degree
of cellular differentiation.;