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Thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis in infancy

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Thymomas are associated with various autoimmune disorders in adults, most commonly with myasthenia gravis (MG). In MG antibodies developed against acetylcholine (ACh) receptors, resulting weakness of muscle after repeated use and recovery following a period of rest. However, MG due to thymoma is extremely rare in pediatric age group. We report an infant with MG due to invasive thymoma.

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  1. Institute of Post Graduate Medicine and Research, Kolkata, India

    J. B. Ghosh

  2. North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Darjeeling, India

    Mahua Roy & Tanushree Peters

  3. 931, Jawpur Road, Kolkata, 700074, India

    Mahua Roy

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Ghosh, J.B., Roy, M. & Peters, T. Thymoma associated with myasthenia gravis in infancy. Indian J Pediatr 76, 1057–1058 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-009-0201-3

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