Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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Thyroid Carcinoma Coexisting with Myasthenia Gravis : Report of 2 Cases

중증 근무력증과 동반된 유두상 갑상선암 2예

  • Lim Chi-Young (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee Jan-Dee (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Nam Kee-Hyun (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jang Hang-Seok (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Kim Hae-Ryoung (Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Park Cheong-Soo (Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 임치영 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 이잔디 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 남기현 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 장항석 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 김혜령 (연세대학교 의과대학 병리학교실) ;
  • 박정수 (연세대학교 의과대학 외과학교실)
  • Published : 2005.05.01
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Abstract

Myasthenia gravis with thymoma is associated with an increased risk of second malignancy, but concurrence of myasthenia gravis and thyroid carcinoma is rarely seen. In the treatment, it is emphasized to operate in two stage to avoid myasthenic crisis after surgery. In general, a thyroid cancer surgery is performed after controlling yasthenia gravis by means of thymectomy or medical treatment with steroids and anticholine esterase. We experienced two cases of thyroid carcinoma coexisting with myasthenia gravis, which is thought to be true first report in Korea.

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