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Recurrence of thymoma and myasthenia gravis after 19 years A case report

From the Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, Albany, New York.

Myasthenia gravis developed in a 51-year-old woman in 1956; she was found to have a thymoma. Complete remission of the myasthenia gravis occurred within 18 months of thymomectomy. In 1975, myasthenia gravis recurred in association with recurrence of the thymoma. Remission of the myasthenic state once more followed the thymomectomy. The asymptomatic period of 18 years is, to our knowledge, the longest reported interval for recurrence of a thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis; 15 years is the longest reported interval for recurrence of a thymoma.

Dr. Rodichok was a Fellow funded under NIH grant NS-05038 at the time of his participation in this study.

Received for publication September 10, 1975.

Requests for reprints should be addressed to Dr. Lava, Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208.

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