Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymona

Thymectomy for the treatment of myasthenia gravis is based on several lines of evidence that support a central role of the thymus in the pathogenesis of the disease. Thymomas are present in 10% of patients with myasthenia gravis, and thymectomy is considered to be mandatory to prevent further spread. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular … Continue reading Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis and Thymona