Thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis and Sjögren syndrome.

Y. Tsai; Y. Lin; C. Chen; Ching Tzao

Thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis and Sjögren syndrome.

Y. Tsai, Y. Lin, C. Chen, Ching Tzao

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Abstract

Thymoma is the most common neoplasm of the anterior mediastinum but thymoma with Sjögren syndrome (SS) is rare. Sjögren syndrome is a systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder. It is characterized by lymphocyte-mediated destruction of exocrine glands, which leads to absent glandular secretion. Here, we present the case of a 63-year-old man with thymoma and concurrent myasthenia gravis and SS, who achieved remission after thymectomy.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The West Indian medical journal
Pages	264-265
Number of pages	2
Volume	62
Edition	3
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

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