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valproic acid and Thymoma

valproic acid has been researched along with Thymoma in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Thymoma: A neoplasm originating from thymic tissue, usually benign, and frequently encapsulated. Although it is occasionally invasive, metastases are extremely rare. It consists of any type of thymic epithelial cell as well as lymphocytes that are usually abundant. Malignant lymphomas that involve the thymus, e.g., lymphosarcoma, Hodgkin's disease (previously termed granulomatous thymoma), should not be regarded as thymoma. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Matsuda, S1
Takahashi, N1
Kuwabara, S1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Thymoma

ArticleYear
[A case of Isaacs' syndrome preceding the recurrence of malignant thymoma--generating site of ectopic activity and therapy].
    Rinsho shinkeigaku = Clinical neurology, 1997, Volume: 37, Issue:10

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Electromyography; Fasciculation; Fatal Outcome; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neoplasm

1997