Thyroid Carcinoma Coexisting with Myasthenia Gravis : Report of 2 Cases

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 2005;21(1):32-34.
Published online May 30, 2005.

Chi Young Lim;Jan Dee Lee;Kee Hyun Nam;Hang Seok Jang;Hae ryoung Kim;Cheong Soo Park

중증 근무력증과 동반된 유두상 갑상선암 2예

임치영;이잔디;남기현;장항석;김혜령;박정수

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis with thymoma is associated with an increased risk of second malignancy, but concurrence of myasthenia gravis and thyroid carcinoma is rarely seen. In the treatment, it is emphasized to operate in two stage to avoid myasthenic crisis after surgery. In general, a thyroid cancer surgery is performed after controlling yasthenia gravis by means of thymectomy or medical treatment with steroids and anticholine esterase. We experienced two cases of thyroid carcinoma coexisting with myasthenia gravis, which is thought to be true first report in Korea.

Key Words: Thyroid carcinoma, Myasthenia gravis, Thymoma