THYMECTOMY IN JUVENILE MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS

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ADAMS, C
THEODORESCU, D
MURPHY, EG
SHANDLING, B
机构
[1] UNIV TORONTO,HOSP SICK CHILDREN,DIV NEUROL,TORONTO M5G 1X8,ONTARIO,CANADA
[2] UNIV TORONTO,HOSP SICK CHILDREN,DIV SURG,TORONTO M5G 1X8,ONTARIO,CANADA
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10.1177/088307389000500313
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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The long-term results of thymectomy in 24 children with generalized myasthenia gravis are reviewed. Sixteen had complete remission and another seven were improved. This compares favorably with reported spontaneous remission rates of 30%. Because of the low morbidity in recent reports and the possibility that early thymectomy is more beneficial, we recommend thymectomy at the onset of juvenile generalized myasthenia gravis. (J Child Neurol 1990;5:215-218). © 1990, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.
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