Thymoma and myasthenia gravis (MG) are closely related. Here are some key points:

- Prevalence: Between 10% and 15% of those with MG have a thymoma. Conversely, 15% to 40% of people with a thymoma have MG
- Nature of Thymomas: Most thymomas are harmless but can become cancerous. They grow slowly and usually don’t spread read more

Thymoma and myasthenia gravis (MG) are closely related. Here are some key points:

- Prevalence: Between 10% and 15% of those with MG have a thymoma. Conversely, 15% to 40% of people with a thymoma have MG.
- Nature of Thymomas: Most thymomas are harmless but can become cancerous. They grow slowly and usually don’t spread outside the thymus.
- Symptoms of Thymoma:
- Chest pressure or pain
- Trouble swallowing
- Persistent cough
- Weak, raspy voice
- Shortness of breath
- Thymectomy: Surgery to remove the thymus gland, which can improve muscle weakness, reduce medication needs, and help achieve remission in MG patients.
- Complications of Thymectomy:
- Myasthenic crisis
- Injury to the heart, nerves, or blood vessels
- Collapsed lung
- Pneumonia
- Lymphatic fluid or blood accumulation

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