title: [Thymus hyperplasia in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome].
abstract: 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.
authors: Serviço de Medicina Interna 2, Hospital de São Teotónio, E.P.E - Viseu, Portugal. acarragoso@gmail.com
authors: Adelino
authors: A
authors: Carragoso
authors: Bernardo
authors: B
authors: Faria
authors: José Roberto
authors: JR
authors: Silva
authors: Joana
authors: J
authors: Capelo
authors: Joana
authors: J
authors: Vidinha
authors: Carla Ferreira
authors: CF
authors: Santos
authors: Orlando
authors: O
authors: Gaspar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016736:Antiphospholipid Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013952:Thymus Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology*