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    MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, THYMOMA, AND THYMOMECTOMY: THE CLINICAL INTERPLAY.

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    Title

    MYASTHENIA GRAVIS, THYMOMA, AND THYMOMECTOMY: THE CLINICAL INTERPLAY.

    Authors

    Oyewole, Samuel

    Description

    Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that places patients in debilitating condition. It currently affects 14 to 20 per 100,000 population. Its pathogenesis involves the destruction of acetylcholine receptor by antibodies produced by lymphocytes in the thymus gland. Symptoms could vary from impair extraocular muscles to generalized weakness. The antibodies have also been reported to affect other muscle structure within the body such as cardiomyocytes, leading to arrhythmia episodes which could be fatal. This review is a student project and involves the assessment of myasthenia gravis and the interplay between thymoma and thymomectomy.

    Source

    International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research; Volume 4, Issue 2; April 2018; 80-83

    Publisher

    Sumathi Publications

    Source Link

    https://ijcbr.com/index.php/ijcbr/article/view/181/240

    Rights

    Copyright (c) 2018 Samuel Oyewole, David Adeiza Otohinoyi, Akinfisoye Toluwalase, Ibukun Oshobu, Ajibola Babatunde, Temidayo Abe, Esther Olunu, Adegbenro Omotuyi John Fakoya

    Type

    info:eu-repo/semantics/article

    Date

    2018-04-15

    Format

    application/pdf

    PDF Link

    https://ijcbr.com/index.php/ijcbr/article/view/181

    Language

    eng

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    Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always seek the advice of a healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.