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True thymic hyperplasia causing pure red cell aplasia: a case report
Adam Mohammad1, Alan G Dawson1, Amrita Bajaj2
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Abstract:
Pure red cell aplasia caused by true thymic hyperplasia is extremely rare. We report the case of a 25-year-old female diagnosed with pure red cell aplasia. Following a thymectomy confirming true thymic hyperplasia and corticosteroid therapy, complete response was achieved. Patients diagnosed with pure red cell aplasia should be investigated with a computerized tomographic scan to assess for thymic pathology and if present, this should be resected. Follow-up is essential to monitor for recurrence.
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