Thymoma with pure red cell aplasia / 重庆医科大学学报

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.