Myasthenia gravis and primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thymus

Sungur A., Ruacan S., Gungen Y., DALKARA T.

Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, vol.117, no.9, pp.937-938, 1993 (Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 117 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 1993
  • Journal Name: Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.937-938
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Occurrence of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thymus gland in a 65- year-old man with myasthenia gravis is reported. Histologic and immunohistochemical studies confirmed the diagnosis of a differentiated squamous cell carcinoma. Extensive clinical investigations ruled out another primary site for the tumor. The patient made a full recovery postoperatively. Only three cases of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thymus gland in association with myasthenia gravis have been reported in the literature.