Overview
The thymus is a small organ in the chest producing white blood cells. Tumors here (thymomas) are rare and often linked to autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis.
Symptoms
- Persistent cough
- Chest pain
- Breathing difficulty
- Muscle weakness
- Drooping eyelids
- Double vision
Treatments
Specialized management:
Thymectomy
Surgery to remove thymus.
Chemotherapy
If surgery isn't an option.