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GlossaryThymoma

type of tumor originating from thymus gland in chest

Thymoma is a type of tumor originating from the thymus gland, which is located in the chest just above the heart. It is often associated with autoimmune conditions like myasthenia gravis and can be either benign or malignant. While thymomas are relatively rare, they can cause symptoms such as chest pain, cough, and difficulty breathing due to their location.

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Multiple Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Myasthenia Gravis, Vitiligo, Alopecia Areata, and Oral Lichen Planus Associated with Thymoma

research Multiple Paraneoplastic Syndromes: Myasthenia Gravis, Vitiligo, Alopecia Areata, and Oral Lichen Planus Associated with Thymoma

31 citations , June 2011 in “Journal of the neurological sciences”

Removing the thymoma improved the man's autoimmune conditions.

research No Mucosal Involvement in a Patient with Paraneoplastic Pemphigus Associated with Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis

29 citations , July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The patient had paraneoplastic pemphigus without mucosal involvement.

research Alopecia Areata Associated With Myasthenia Gravis And Thymoma: A Case Of Alopecia With Marked Improvement Following Thymectomy And High-Level Prednisolone Administration

21 citations , December 1997 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.

A Previously Undescribed Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome in a Cat with Thymoma

research A Previously Undescribed Cutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome in a Cat with Thymoma

2 citations , March 2019 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Thymoma in cats can cause hair loss without inflammation.

research Non-Motor Symptoms in Myasthenia Gravis: Attributed to T-Cell Clones from Thymoma

2 citations , April 2013 in “PubMed”

Abnormal T-cells from thymomas cause non-motor symptoms in some myasthenia gravis patients.

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