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Delayed diagnosis of distal myasthenia gravis: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction Myasthenia gravis, which initially presents with prominent distal muscle weakness, is rare and is referred to as distal myasthenia gravis.
M. L. Cao, Y. X. Qin, N. Shao, C. Y. Zhang, L. L. Deng, X. R. Xu, Q. Liu, X. Yang   +7 more
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Epilepsy and Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Series

Brain Sciences
The association between epilepsy and myasthenia gravis has rarely been reported, and when it has been reported, it has only been in a small case series.
Iñigo Oyarzun, Guillermo Hernández, Jacint Sala-Padró, Francisco Morandeira, Carlos Casasnovas, Mercè Falip   +5 more
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Mitochondrial dynamics in autoimmune diseases

Rheumatology &Autoimmunity, EarlyView.
Roles of mitochondrial dynamic imbalance in autoimmune diseases. The imbalance of mitochondrial fusion and fission is involved in the occurrence and development of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, type 1 diabetes, psoriasis, and autoimmune ...
Ruicong Ma, Cheng Zhang, Jiaqing Liu, Jinyi Ren, Xia Li, Ying Zhao   +5 more
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Thymectomy in the treatment of ocular myasthenia gravis [PDF]

Background: Thymectomy is an effective and accepted treatment for myasthenia gravis, but thymectomy for ocular myasthenia gravis (Osserman stage I) is controversial.
Benfield, John R., Coloni, Giorgio F., De Giacomo, Tiziana, Follette, David M., Rendina, Erino, Richman, David P., Roberts, Peter F., Venuta, Federico   +7 more
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Statin-associated weakness in myasthenia gravis: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2010
Introduction Myasthenia gravis is a commonly undiagnosed condition in the elderly. Statin medications can cause weakness and are linked to the development and deterioration of several autoimmune conditions, including myasthenia gravis.
Keogh Michael J, Findlay John M, Leach Simon, Bowen John   +3 more
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Focal myasthenia gravis in a 4‐year‐old Chihuahua cross dog presented for apparent vomiting

Veterinary Record Case Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract A 4‐year‐old, female, neutered Chihuahua cross was presented with a history of chronic apparent vomiting and coughing. Upon further questioning, regurgitation was suspected rather than vomiting. Conscious thoracic radiographs revealed generalised megaoesophagus.
Martyn A. Wray, Robert E. Shiel, Pedro J. Guzmán Ramos   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the clinical and electrophysiological characteristics of nerve function in myasthenia gravis patients in Vietnam

SAGE Open Medicine
Background: In Vietnam, there is limited research on the role of nerve conduction in myasthenia gravis and its association with clinical features. Objective: This study aims to describe the electrophysiological features in patients with myasthenia gravis.
Tho Kieu Anh Pham, Phuong Van Pham, Tung Dinh Le, Binh Thanh Nguyen, Trung Kien Nguyen, Tam Thai Thanh Tran, Sam Phan Hai Nguyen, Minh Van Le   +7 more
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Long‐term safety and efficacy of eculizumab in generalized myasthenia gravis

Muscle and Nerve, 2019
Introduction: Eculizumab is effective and well tolerated in patients with antiacetylcholine receptor antibody‐positive refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG; REGAIN; NCT01997229). We report an interim analysis of an open‐label extension of REGAIN,
S. Muppidi, K. Utsugisawa, M. Benatar, H. Murai, R. Barohn, I. Illa, S. Jacob, J. Vissing, T. Burns, J. Kissel, R. Nowak, H. Andersen, C. Casasnovas, J. D. De Bleecker, T. Vu, R. Mantegazza, F. O'Brien, Jing Jing Wang, K. Fujita, J. Howard   +19 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Disorder of the Neuromuscular Junction as a Mimic of Focal Dystonia

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Duncan Wilson, Hugo Morales‐Briceno, Andrew J. Martin, Tien Lee Ong, Michel C. Tchan, Shekeeb S. Mohammad, Victor S.C. Fung   +6 more
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Treatment of Neurogenic Voice Disorders

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This overview serves as a foundational resource for clinicians caring for neurologically complex patients presenting with voice complaints. Neurogenic voice disorders are diverse in their clinical presentations and therapeutic approaches. A thorough medical history, including family history, detailed laryngeal examination, voice assessments ...
Mausumi Syamal
wiley   +1 more source