Thymoma with pure red cell aplasia
- VernacularTitle:胸腺腺瘤合并单纯红细胞再生障碍性贫血
- Author:
Qiang LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thymoma;
Pure red cell aplasia(PRCA);
Surgery
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2003;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the diagnosis and treatment of thymoma with pure red cell aplasia(PRCA).Methods: From May 1999 to March 2006,the cases of thymoma with PRCA were treated.The clinical data was analysed and the Chinese literature was reviewed.Results:The cases of thymoma with PRCA accounted for 4.2%(3/70)of total thymoma treated in the same period,2 cases underwent thymomectomy.No recurrences of thymoma or PRCA was found in 1 case 3 years and 1 case 6 months after operation.There was no effect on 1 case undergoing surgical exploration only.Conclusion: Thymoectomy is the first choice for thymoma with PRCA.The long term effects should be further followed up.
