Pure red cell aplasia associated with thymoma.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
;
2002 Oct-Dec; 44(4): 259-62
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-29744
ABSTRACT
A case of thymoma with mixed spindle and lymphocytic variety along with acquired, secondary, chronic pure red cell aplasia is an uncommon entity. The presented case is a case of anterior mediastinal tumour with marked anemia. On histopathologic and hematological examinations, it proved to be a case of thymoma along with pure red cell aplasia. High index of suspicion, bone marrow examination, radiological including CT scan examination, total thymectomy after preparation with repeated blood transfusion remains the mainstay of treatment. Prolonged corticosteroid therapy leads to remission for upto ten months after operative intervention.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thymectomy
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Thymoma
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Thymus Neoplasms
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Biopsy, Needle
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Bone Marrow
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Humans
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Male
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Immunohistochemistry
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Follow-Up Studies
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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