[Thymus hyperplasia in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome].
Thymus is an important central lymphoid organ that plays a pivotal role in the generation of peripheral T-lymphocytes. Thymoma and thymus hyperplasia have been associated with various autoimmune disorders, mainly myasthenia gravis. There is no established relationship between thymus pathology and antiphospholipid syndrome; however, there are some reported cases of antiphospholipid syndrome associated with myasthenia gravis or following thymectomy. We present the case of a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome and thymic lymphoid follicular hyperplasia. We discuss the association between both entities and suggest a diagnostic approach of a patient with a radiological disorder of the thymus and antiphospholipid syndrome.
Carragoso
Adelino
A
Serviço de Medicina Interna 2, Hospital de São Teotónio, E.P.E - Viseu, Portugal. acarragoso@gmail.com
Faria
Bernardo
B
Silva
José Roberto
JR
Capelo
Joana
J
Vidinha
Joana
J
Santos
Carla Ferreira
CF
Gaspar
Orlando
O
D000328:Adult; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013952:Thymus Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology*