Thymoma with immunodeficiency
Thymoma with Immunodeficiency
Thymoma with Immunodeficiency (pronunciation: thy-mo-ma with im-mu-no-de-fi-cien-cy) is a rare medical condition that involves the presence of a thymoma (a tumor in the thymus gland) and an associated immunodeficiency (a state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised or entirely absent).
Etymology
The term "Thymoma" is derived from the Greek word "thymos" which means "life force," referring to the thymus gland's role in the immune system. "Immunodeficiency" is a combination of the Latin "immunis" meaning "exempt" and "deficientia" meaning "lacking."
Related Terms
- Thymus Gland: A small organ in the upper chest, under the breastbone, that is part of the lymphatic system. It is where T cells mature, which are a type of white blood cell that fights infections and diseases.
- Thymoma: A type of tumor that originates in the cells of the thymus. Thymomas are typically slow-growing tumors that rarely spread beyond the thymus.
- Immunodeficiency: A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease and cancer is compromised or entirely absent.
- Good Syndrome: A rare condition characterized by thymoma, hypogammaglobulinemia, low B-cell count, and other defects in cell-mediated immunity. It is a type of Thymoma with Immunodeficiency.
Symptoms
Patients with Thymoma with Immunodeficiency often present with recurrent infections due to the compromised immune system. Symptoms may also include shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough, which are related to the presence of the thymoma.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Thymoma with Immunodeficiency involves a combination of imaging tests, blood tests, and sometimes, a biopsy of the thymus gland. The presence of a thymoma along with evidence of immunodeficiency confirms the diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the thymoma, along with therapies to manage the immunodeficiency, such as immunoglobulin replacement therapy and prophylactic antibiotics.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thymoma with immunodeficiency
- Wikipedia's article - Thymoma with immunodeficiency
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