A Case of Thymic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Myasthenia Gravis

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 12(4); 1994 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 1994;12(4): 809-811.

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A Case of Thymic Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Myasthenia Gravis

Yong Tae Kwak, M.D., Tae Young Cho, M.D., Woo Kyeung Kim, M.D., Il Nam Sunwoo, M.D.

Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine

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.

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