Wong-Jaén M, Pérez-Macías JP, Álvarez-Cano A, González-Aguirre JE

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 67-69
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ABSTRACT

The presence of myasthenia gravis is exceptional in patients with thymic carcinoma and it’s relationship implies a different handling. In this article we present the case of a 38-year-old female with thymic carcinoma, who underwent an extended transesternal thymectomy with mediastinal lymphadenectomy. During the post-surgical period, the patient develops a torpid evolution with symptoms of myasthenia gravis. The diagnosis is confirmed by presenting an adequate response to the medical management with a complete resolution of the symptoms.

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