T hymoma is a tumor in which detection is a challenge to both the internist and radiologist. Because of its location in the anterior part of the mediastinum, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish radiologically from an aortic aneurysm,14 a prominent left pulmonary artery,13 an enlarged right atrium,”3 enlarged hilar lymph glands, or a pericardial effusion.4 We have lately observed apparently...