Thymoma with immunodeficiency
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Thymoma with immunodeficiency (also known as "Good syndrome") is a condition that occurs in adults in whom hypogammaglobulinemia
, deficient cell-mediated immunity, and benign thymoma
may develop almost simultaneously.
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia is a type of immune disorder characterized by a reduction in all types of gamma globulins.Hypogammaglobulinemia is a characteristic of common variable immunodeficiency.-Terminology:...
, deficient cell-mediated immunity, and benign thymoma
Thymoma
Thymoma is a tumor originating from the epithelial cells of the thymus. Thymoma is an uncommon tumor, best known for its association with the neuromuscular disorder myasthenia gravis. Thymoma is found in 15% of patients with myasthenia gravis. Once diagnosed, thymomas may be removed surgically...
may develop almost simultaneously.