Myasthenia gravis: A rare presentation

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https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v7i6.15714

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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a relatively rare autoimmune disorder in which antibodies form against acetylcholine (Ach) nicotinic postsynaptic receptors at the neuromuscular junction of skeletal muscles. The usual initial complaint is a muscle weakness but can also present as respiratory failure, as in our case. MG is treated with medications such as Acetylcholine-esterase (AChE) inhibitors or immunosuppresants and, in selected cases, thymectomy.

Here, we present a case of 32 year old women with MG, who presented with an unexplained respiratory failure. She was stabilized with mechanical ventilation and subsequently treated with immunoglobins and thymectomy.

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.7(5) 2016 100-102

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2016-10-31

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Lahiry, S., & Bhowmik, D. (2016). Myasthenia gravis: A rare presentation. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(6), 100–102. https://doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v7i6.15714

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