Unexpected fibrous mediastinitis in a patient with myasthenia gravis - a case report

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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Main Authors: Xuyang Wang, Xiaoping Zuo, Fuqiang Wang, Yun Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Fibrous mediastinitis
Myasthenia gravis
Autoimmune disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02417-9

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