What is Thymoma?

Thymoma is a rare disease in which malignant, or cancerous, cells form tumors on the outside of the thymus. The thymus makes white blood cells, call lymphocytes, that protect the body against infections. This small organ is located in the upper chest under the breastbone, anterior to the heart and blood vessels.

As part of the Weill Cornell Pain Management team, the downtown office offers the same expert level of care and state-of-the-art technology found in our two uptown locations.

Our Pain Management physicians offer a full range of treatments for back and neck pain, cancer pain, chronic abdominal and pelvic pain, muscle and joint pain, chronic regional pain syndrome, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia and spinal cord injuries.

Tension Headaches

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. They are often caused by stress and emotional strain. Most adults have tension headaches from time to time, and everyone may feel pain in different areas.

Tension Headache Symptoms and Treatments

Tension headaches can feel like a band around your head, causing mild to moderate pain.

Most people have muscle pain from time to time. Chronic myofascial pain is an ongoing or longer-lasting pain that can affect the connective tissue (fascia) of a muscle or group of muscles.

The source of myofascial pain is called a “trigger point.” Trigger points are usually in fascia or a tight muscle. The cause of this pain is unknown.

Aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles may be caused by everyday wear and tear, overuse, or aging. This pain can also be the result of injury or illness. No matter the cause, the pain medicine experts at Weill Cornell Medicine can help alleviate pain and improve quality of life.

Muscle and Joint Pain Symptoms

Muscle Pain

Fibromyalgia is widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues above and below the waist and on both sides of the body. People with fibromyalgia feel pain, tenderness, or both even when there is no injury or inflammation.

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a generalized term used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with back or spine surgery and experience continued pain after surgery.

Development of FBSS

Multiple factors can contribute to the development of FBSS, including:

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited disorders that weaken connective tissues. Connective tissue is a complex mixture of proteins and other substances that provide strength and elasticity to the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs.

There are several types of EDS. They can range from mild to life-threatening. About 1 in 5,000 people has EDS.