Polycytaemia vera associated with thymoma. Case report.
Even though the coexistence of rare clinical conditions may be coincidental, an association between thymoma and autoimmune diseases appears well-established, possibly mediated via T-lymphocytes. An unusual case of initial polycytaemia vera and the later diagnosis of a thymoma, and with this known associated diseases is presented.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011087:Polycythemia Vera / Q000150:complications*; D013945:Thymoma / Q000150:complications*; D013953:Thymus Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*