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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Relationship Between Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis (Muscle Weakness Syndrome)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Timoma hastalar\u0131n\u0131n yakla\u015f\u0131k %30-40’\u0131nda, ayn\u0131 zamanda Myasthenia Gravis<\/strong> ad\u0131 verilen bir kas hastal\u0131\u011f\u0131 g\u00f6r\u00fcl\u00fcr. G\u00f6z kapa\u011f\u0131 d\u00fc\u015f\u00fckl\u00fc\u011f\u00fc, \u00e7ift g\u00f6rme veya genel kas yorgunlu\u011fu ile kendini belli eden bu hastal\u0131kta, timus bezinin cerrahi olarak \u00e7\u0131kar\u0131lmas\u0131 (Timektomi)<\/strong>, hem t\u00fcm\u00f6r\u00fcn tedavisi hem de kas g\u00fc\u00e7s\u00fczl\u00fc\u011f\u00fcn\u00fcn iyile\u015fmesi (veya ila\u00e7 dozunun azalt\u0131lmas\u0131) i\u00e7in bilinen etkili y\u00f6ntemlerden biridir. Bu ameliyat\u0131n karar\u0131, hastan\u0131n n\u00f6rolojik muayenesi ve takibini yapan n\u00f6rolog taraf\u0131ndan verilir ve taraf\u0131m\u0131za y\u00f6nlendirilir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Surgical Treatment: Open Surgery or VATS?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the past, thymoma surgeries were performed with a large incision similar to \u201copen heart surgery,\u201d where the breastbone was completely cut (sternotomy). While this method is still valid today for very large tumors that have encased the vessels, we now prefer minimally invasive methods for standard thymoma surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Thoracic Surgery clinic, the advantages of the VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic) methods we apply are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Challenging and Recurrent Cases<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not every thymoma case is standard. Some tumors may be adherent to the pleura, lung tissue, or pericardium. Especially in recurrent thymoma cases, surgical experience is of critical importance. In our clinical practice, we aim to minimize the risk of recurrence by removing not only the tumor but also all potentially risky surrounding tissues (e.g., the entire thymus gland and surrounding fatty tissues). This is called \u201cTotal Thymectomy\u201d and is the gold standard treatment. Even in cases where thymoma recurs, the most effective known treatment is surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 FAQ<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Is thymoma cancer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer: Thymomas fall into the category of \u201cepithelial tumors.\u201d Some types behave more benignly and are known to follow a slow course. However, this does not prevent them from affecting surrounding organs. Some (e.g., Thymic Carcinoma) can be more aggressive. In general, they are considered tumors with \"malignant potential\" and must be surgically removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Will my Myasthenia Gravis symptoms disappear immediately after thymectomy surgery?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer: The effect may not be seen immediately. Improvement in muscle strength after thymectomy can take months, or sometimes even 1-2 years. During this process, your medication is managed together with your neurologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question: Will my immune system weaken if my thymus gland is removed?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Answer: No, you do not need to worry. The thymus gland is a vital organ for the development of the immune system, especially in childhood. However, it completes its task after puberty and shrinks over time, turning into fatty tissue. Removing the thymus gland in an adult individual does not lead to a deficiency or disease in the immune system; your body continues to fight infections in the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *This content was produced by Dr. Ey\u00fcp Halit Yard\u0131mc\u0131 for patient information purposes and does not serve academic objectives.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The area in our chest cavity located right behind the breastbone (sternum) and in front of the heart is called the \u201canterior mediastinum.\u201d The most important organ in this region is the thymus gland. Being vital for the development of the immune system during childhood...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[99],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-akciger-sagligi","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"yoast_head":"\n\n