Thymic carcinoma presented with systemic lupus erythematosus like symptoms : a case report
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Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 18, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2011), pp.76-78, 3 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2011-03-31
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
3
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Abstract EN
Thymic carcinoma is a rare, highly malignant, mediastinal neoplasm arising from thymic epithelial cells.
It can be associated with paraneoplastic autoimmune phenomenon.
Thymic carcinoma and systemic lupus erythematosus occurring together with hypertrophic osteoarthropathy is extremely rare in children and has been reported only once in the literature.
We report the case of a young Jordanian boy who presented with features suggestive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and was found to have highly malignant thymic carcinoma complicated with hypertrophic osteoarthropathy.
This case provides insight in to the pathogenesis of thymic carcinoma and its autoimmune effects.
Thorough literature search for cases with similar presentation was performed and discussed in this case report.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Heresh, Ala M.. 2011. Thymic carcinoma presented with systemic lupus erythematosus like symptoms : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-249949
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Heresh, Ala M.. Thymic carcinoma presented with systemic lupus erythematosus like symptoms : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 18, no. 1 (Mar. 2011), pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-249949
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Heresh, Ala M.. Thymic carcinoma presented with systemic lupus erythematosus like symptoms : a case report. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2011. Vol. 18, no. 1, pp.76-78.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-249949
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 78
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BIM-249949