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ArticleCureus2024

Ectopic Thymoma in the Thorax With Associated Myasthenia Gravis.

Ciara Guerin, Leona Ward, Alexander Robinson, John Kirby, Muna Sabah

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ciara GuerinHistopathology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, IRL.
Leona WardCardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, IRL.
Alexander RobinsonRadiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, IRL.
John KirbyRadiology, Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, Dublin, IRL.
Muna SabahHistopathology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, IRL.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A 52-year-old man presented with a one-year history of episodic unilateral facial numbness, jaw weakness, ptosis, and hoarseness. Brain imaging was unremarkable and an 11.5cm right lower thoracic mass was discovered on chest x-ray, which was further evaluated by CT and MRI radiology. The lesion was biopsied, and histopathological examination revealed a thymoma. A diagnosis of ectopic thymoma with paraneoplastic myasthenia gravis was supported by positive anti-acetylcholine receptor and anti-titin serum antibodies. Paraneoplastic syndromes are rarely reported in association with ectopic thymoma, making this case unusual. We discuss the nuances of diagnosis, classification, and staging of this rare case, as well as the patient's subsequent management by cardiothoracic surgery and neurology specialists.

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ectopic thymomahistopathology examinationmyasthaenia gravisparaneoplastic syndromesthoracic radiology

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PMID39574984
PMCPMC11581137

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