Unexpected fibrous mediastinitis in a patient with myasthenia gravis - a case report
Abstract Background Fibrous mediastinitis (FM) is a rare mediastinal lesion characterized by proliferation of fibrous tissue within the mediastinum. Previous reports have shown that this lesion can be caused by histoplasmosis and tuberculosis. In extremely rare cases, FM can also be caused by autoim...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02417-9 |