Tumors in the Thymus Gland (Thymectomy)

Dr. Usman Ahmad, thoracic surgeon discusses thymic tumors which often presents as symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Surgical treatment involves removal of the thymic tumors and/or the thymus gland (thymectomy). Two other less common conditions also benefit from removal of the thymus gland: red cell aplasia and hypogammaglobinemia.