B: Thoracic Tumours

The majority of tumours within the thorax arise from the lungs; a number of rarer tumours such as mesothelioma and thymoma can arise in the mediastinum. Non-site specific tumours can also develop in the thorax (eg. lymphoma, sarcoma) and are discussed elsewhere.

1: Lung Malignancies

2: Pleural Malignancies

• Mesothelioma

3: Mediastinal Malignancies

• a) Thymic Tumours

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• Pathology
  • A: Breast Malignancy
  • B: Thoracic Tumours
  • C: Head and Neck Malignancy
  • D: Skin Malignancy
  • E: Male Reproductive System
  • F: Female Reproductive System Malignancies
  • G: Urinary Tract
  • H: Gastrointestinal Malignancy
  • I: Central Nervous System
  • J: Haematological Malignancy
  • K: Sarcoma
  • L: Paediatric Tumours
  • M: Endocrine Malignancy
  • N: Non Malignant Disease
  • P: Effects of Radiation on Normal Tissue
  • Q: Diagnostic Dilemmas