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I(f,26)still have thymus(restthymus3,5x1,2cm).should thymus be removed to prevent myasthenia gravis or other autoimmune diseases?p.s.i have hashimoto

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ADVICE: Leave your poor little thymus alone, unless you, in the future, acquire myasthenia gravis, which is unlikely.

Dr Goldenberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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