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Early signs of a thymoma may not be noticeable. Common symptoms when the tumor grows include:

• Chest pressure or pain
• Trouble swallowing
• Persistent cough
• Weak, raspy voice
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in face, neck, arms, or hands For diagnosis, anyone newly diagnosed with MG should get:

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Early signs of a thymoma may not be noticeable. Common symptoms when the tumor grows include:

• Chest pressure or pain
• Trouble swallowing
• Persistent cough
• Weak, raspy voice
• Shortness of breath
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Swelling in face, neck, arms, or hands For diagnosis, anyone newly diagnosed with MG should get:

• CT scan or MRI of the chest
• PET scan (to check if cancer has spread)
• Tissue biopsy to confirm tumor type

Sometimes thymomas are discovered unexpectedly during chest X-rays done for other reasons. Between 10-15% of people with MG have a thymoma, making regular screening important.

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