Thymoma Associated with Myasthenia Gravis in Infancy.

Ghosh, J B; Roy, Mahua; Peters, Tanushree

Ghosh, J B; Roy, Mahua; Peters, Tanushree.

Indian J Pediatr ; 2009 Oct; 76(10): 1057-1058

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-142404

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ABSTRACT

Thymomas are associated with various autoimmune disorders in adults, most commonly with myasthenia gravis (MG). In MG antibodies developed against acetylcholine (ACh) receptors, resulting weakness of muscle after repeated use and recovery following a period of rest. However, MG due to thymoma is extremely rare in pediatric age group.1We report an infant with MG due to invasive thymoma.

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Biopsy, Needle; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Immunohistochemistry; Infant; Male; Myasthenia Gravis/complications; Myasthenia Gravis/diagnostic imaging; Myasthenia Gravis/therapy; Risk Assessment; Severity of Illness Index; Thymectomy/methods; Thymoma/complications; Thymoma/diagnostic imaging; Thymoma/surgery; Thymus Neoplasms/complications; Thymus Neoplasms/diagnosis; Thymus Neoplasms/surgery; Tomography, X-Ray Computed; Treatment Outcome

Myasthenia gravis (MG); Thymoma

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Thymectomy / Thymoma / Thymus Neoplasms / Biopsy, Needle / Severity of Illness Index / Humans / Male / Immunohistochemistry / Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Follow-Up Studies Type of study: Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Language: English Journal: Indian J Pediatr Year: 2009 Type: Article

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