Myasthenia gravis: A rare presentation
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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Medical Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/15714 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| ISSN: | 2467-9100 2091-0576 |