Hasan Abbas Zaheer, Shahida Yusuf, Osman Yusuf.
An investigation into the immunological aetiology in red cell aplasia associated with spindle cell thymoma.
J Pak Inst Med Sci Jan ;8-12:599-602.

The exact aetiology of red cell aplasia associated with spindle cell thymoma has not been clearly known. This study investigates into the role of the humoral immune system in the pathogenesis of this condition, with a view to detect a possible serological marker to monitor the progression of pure red cell aplasia. Although some previous studies have demonstrated the Presence of IgG type anti-erythroblast antibodies, such antibodies could not be demonstrated in our study, The study indicated that further work on both the humoral and cellular arms of the immune system is required to achieve the objectives.

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