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David Jarrold1, Mohamed Shajas Shahabudin1, Anil Darbar1
1Department of Anaesthesia, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Abstract:
Good Syndrome is a rare form of immunodeficiency occurring in conjunction with thymoma. It is known to be associated with haematological manifestations, primarily pure red cell aplasia but more rarely aplastic anaemia and thrombocytopenia. We report a 61-year-old man with type AB thymoma, Good syndrome and severe pancytopenia undergoing sternotomy and thymectomy. Due to its rarity and often delayed presentation or diagnosis, case reports detailing peri-operative management are limited. This case highlights the complexity of perioperative management in Good syndrome and we detail the patient's management from initial diagnosis through major surgery and postoperative care.
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