Objective:To explore the diagnosis and treatment of thymoma with pure red cell aplasia(PRCA).Methods: From May 1999 to March 2006
the cases of thymoma with PRCA were treated.The clinical data was analysed and the Chinese literature was reviewed.Results:The cases of thymoma with PRCA accounted for 4.2%(3/70)of total thymoma treated in the same period
2 cases underwent thymomectomy.No recurrences of thymoma or PRCA was found in 1 case 3 years and 1 case 6 months after operation.There was no effect on 1 case undergoing surgical exploration only.Conclusion: Thymoectomy is the first choice for thymoma with PRCA.The long term effects should be further followed up.