J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1994 Dec;12(4):809-811.

A Case of Thymic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Myasthenia Gravis

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis is a disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness. This is frequently associated with thymoma or thymic hyperplasia, and thymectomy is an important step of treatment. We present one case of primary wquamous cell carcinoma of the thymus in myasthenia gravis. Review of literature indicate relative good prognosis.


MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Muscle Weakness
Myasthenia Gravis*
Prognosis
Thymectomy
Thymoma
Thymus Gland
Thymus Hyperplasia
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