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The incidence of multiple thymoma, a rare condition often debated as multicentric or metastatic, is poorly understood. This case highlights synchronous multiple thymoma with myasthenia gravis, emphasizing its rarity.

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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Multiple thymoma, a rare condition, presents diagnostic challenges regarding its origin (multicentric vs. metastatic).
  • Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder frequently associated with thymoma.
  • Synchronous presentation of multiple thymoma with myasthenia gravis is exceptionally rare in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with synchronous multiple thymoma, including a 57 mm multinodular cystic mass in the right thymus and a 32 mm mass in the left thymus.
  • Both thymic masses were histopathologically confirmed as type B2 thymoma.
  • The patient underwent successful bilateral video-assisted thoracic surgery for complete thymectomy.

Findings:

  • This case details the surgical management of synchronous, bilateral type B2 thymoma.
  • The co-occurrence of multiple thymoma and myasthenia gravis was observed.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed distinct, encapsulated tumors in both thymic lobes.

Implications:

  • This report contributes to the limited understanding of multiple thymoma incidence and behavior.
  • It underscores the importance of considering synchronous thymoma in patients with myasthenia gravis.
  • The case provides valuable insights into the surgical approach for complex thymoma presentations.