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The thymoma was successfully removed via thoracotomy.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Ectopic thymoma is an uncommon neoplasm. 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