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Paraneoplastic pemphigus regression after thymoma resection

Authors: Nikolaos Barbetakis, Georgios Samanidis, Dimitrios Paliouras, Ioannis Boukovinas, Christos Asteriou, Eleni Stergiou, Kostas Laschos, Christodoulos Tsilikas

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Among human neoplasms thymomas are associated with highest frequency with paraneoplastic autoimmune diseases.

Case presentation

A case of a 42-year-old woman with paraneoplastic pemphigus as the first manifestation of thymoma is reported. Transsternal complete thymoma resection achieved pemphigus regression. The clinical correlations between pemphigus and thymoma are presented.

Conclusion

Our case report provides further evidence for the important role of autoantibodies in the pathogenesis of paraneoplastic skin diseases in thymoma patients. It also documents the improvement of the associated pemphigus after radical treatment of the thymoma.

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Title: Paraneoplastic pemphigus regression after thymoma resection
Authors: Nikolaos Barbetakis
Georgios Samanidis
Dimitrios Paliouras
Ioannis Boukovinas
Christos Asteriou
Eleni Stergiou
Kostas Laschos
Christodoulos Tsilikas
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-83

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Paraneoplastic pemphigus regression after thymoma resection

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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