| Thymectomy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 07.8 |
| MeSH | D013934 |
A thymectomy is an operation to remove the thymus. It usually results in remission of myasthenia gravis with the help of medication including steroids. However, this remission may not be permanent. Thymectomy is indicated when thymoma are present in the thymus. Anecdotal evidence suggests MG patients with no evidence of thymoma may still benefit from thymectomy.[1]
- ^ Cea, Gabriel; Benatar, Michael; Verdugo, Renato J; Salinas, Rodrigo A (2013-10-14). Cochrane Neuromuscular Group (ed.). "Thymectomy for non-thymomatous myasthenia gravis". Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10): CD008111. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD008111.pub2. PMID 24122674.