Thymoma Associated with Myasthenia Gravis in Infancy.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2009 Oct; 76(10): 1057-1058
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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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Timectomia
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Timoma
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Neoplasias do Timo
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Biópsia por Agulha
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Índice de Gravidade de Doença
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Imuno-Histoquímica
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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En
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Indian J Pediatr
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2009
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Article