MYASTHENIA GRAVIS; A DISCUSSION, WITH PRESENTATION OF A CASE ASSOCIATED WITH A THYMOMA

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Abstract
An extensive review of the literature on the subject of myasthenia gravis reveals the increasing frequency in which a lesion of the thymus gland was the outstanding pathologic feature (48% of 89 autopsied cases). Many investigators are of the opinion that a much higher % has not been reported because thymic tumors are easily missed at autopsy. An interesting probable association between myasthenia gravis and hyperthyroidism is noted wherein irradiation of the thymus gland in cases of hyperthyroidism has reduced asthenic symptoms. The use of various drugs in the therapy of the disease is discussed with emphasis placed on roentgen-ray therapy of or extirpation of the thymus gland. A case of myasthenia gravis with a thymoma is presented.

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