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Question
- which of the following is often necessary to treat cases of myasthenia gravis?
parathyroidectomy
hypophysectomy
thymectomy
lobectomy
Brief Explanations
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder. The thymus gland is often involved in its pathogenesis. Thymectomy (removal of the thymus) is a common treatment approach as the thymus may contribute to the production of auto - antibodies that cause muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis.
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