A thymectomy is an operation to remove the thymus. It usually results in remission of myasthenia gravis with the help of medication including steroids, though the remission may not be permanent, and it is indicated when a thymoma is present in the thymus.
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Thymectomy, removal of the thymus, is a standard treatment for myasthenia gravis.
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A thymectomy is an operation to remove the thymus.
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