Which gland is often abnormal in patients with myasthenia gravis?
A) thymus gland
B) thyroid gland
C) adrenal gland
D) pituitary gland
E) pineal gland

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The thymus gland is often abnormal in patients with myasthenia gravis. It is believed to play a role in the development of the autoimmune response that leads to the disease. Some patients with myasthenia gravis have tumors in the thymus gland, while others have hyperplasia (an abnormal increase in the number of cells). Removal of the thymus gland (thymectomy) is sometimes used as a treatment for myasthenia gravis.

Which Gland Is Often Abnormal in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis