Extrathymic malignancies in patients with myasthenia gravis: A Japanese multicenter study

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the relationship between myasthenia gravis and the occurrence of malignancies in affected individuals.
• Conducted as a multicenter study across various locations in Japan.
• Investigated patients diagnosed with myasthenia gravis for concurrent malignancies.
• Analyzed the data to identify any significant associations between MG and types of malignancies.
• Found a noteworthy incidence of extrathymic malignancies among patients with myasthenia gravis.
• Results indicate a potential link warranting further exploration into the underlying mechanisms.