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Clinical applications of immunoglobulin in neuromuscular diseases: focus on inflammatory myopathies [PDF]

, 2014
During recent years, an increasing number of neuromuscular diseases have been recognized either to be caused primarily by autoimmune mechanisms, or to have important autoimmune components.
Oliveira, Acary Souza Bulle, Pinto, Wladimir Bocca Vieira de Rezende, Souza, Paulo Victor Sgobbi de   +2 more
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The Use of Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation in Myasthenic Crisis

Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi, 2012
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease of the nicotinic acetylcholin receptors at the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction. Myasthenic crisis, defined as respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation is a common life-threatening
Mustafa Said Aydoğan, M. Ali Erdoğan, Aytaç Yücel, Ülkü Özgül, Hüseyin Konur, Türkan Toğal, Mahmut Durmuş   +6 more
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High-dose steroids versus standard treatment for myasthenic crisis: A single-center, longitudinal, 12-year retrospective study

Neurological Sciences and Neurophysiology, 2023
Background: Previous literature revealed the possible benefit of high-dose steroids in myasthenic crises. Steroids are more economical than standard therapy, especially in resource-poor settings.
Jovann Frederick Figuera Rabor, Maria Teresa A. Cañete, Jhaphet Cleofas Agunias   +2 more
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Review Article : Neuromuscular causes of weakness in critically ill patients [PDF]

, 2017
Multiple predisposing factors are responsible for the development of neuromuscular weakness in a critically ill patient. Thorough history and physical examination is paramount and should not be omitted despite that the majority of patients are ...
Govindarajan, Raghav, Katyal, Nakul
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Chemotherapy-induced myasthenic crisis in thymoma treated with primary chemotherapy with curative intent on mechanical ventilation: a case report and review of the literature

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021
Background Thymoma is an uncommon cancer often associated with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction characterized by muscular fatigability.
Giorgio Patelli, Katia Bencardino, Federica Tosi, Mariateresa Pugliano, Francesca Lanzani, Alessandro Innocenti, Alessandro Rinaldo, Gianluca Mauri, Giulio Cerea, Andrea Sartore-Bianchi, Massimo Torre, Elio Clemente Agostoni, Salvatore Siena   +12 more
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The safety and efficacy profile of eculizumab in myasthenic crisis: a prospective small case series [PDF]

Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Jie Song, Xiao Huan, Huahua Zhong
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Myasthenic crisis in COVID-19 [PDF]

Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 2020
• Myasthenic crises is a potentially severe complication of COVID-19. • Hydroxychloroquine can aggravate myasthenia crises. • IVIg is a potential treatment for both Myasthenic crises and COVID-19. • IVIg treatment may cause thrombosis in susceptible patients.
Delly, Fadi, Syed, Maryam J., Lisak, Robert P., Zutshi, Deepti   +3 more
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Myasthenic crisis following iodinated contrast material (iohexol) aspiration: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019
Background The number of contrast media-related procedures is ever increasing due to the widespread availability of theoretically safe, low osmolar iodinated contrast material.
B. V. K. M. Bopeththa, P. B. Hewavithana, H. L. I. Hewapathirana, U. Ralapanawa   +3 more
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Analysis of influencing factors of postoperative myasthenic crisis in 564 patients with myasthenia gravis in a single center

Thoracic Cancer, 2023
Objective To study the influencing factors of myasthenic crisis in patients with myasthenia gravis during perioperative period. Methods A total of 564 myasthenia gravis (MG) patients who underwent standard expanded resection of thymoma/thymoma in the ...
Peng Jiao, Fanjuan Wu, Yuxing Liu, Jiangyu Wu, Yaoguang Sun, Wenxin Tian, Hanbo Yu, Chuan Huang, Donghang Li, Qingjun Wu, Chao Ma, Hongfeng Tong   +11 more
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Frequency of myasthenic crisis in relation to thymectomy in generalized myasthenia gravis: A 17-year experience

BMC Neurology, 2004
Background Myasthenic crisis is the most serious life-threatening event in generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) patients. The objective of this study was to assess the long-term impact of thymectomy on rate and severity of these attacks in Iranian patients.
Shalmani Hamidreza, Sadatsafavi Mohsen, Akhondzadeh Shahin, Moayyeri Alireza, Soleimani Ali, Soltanzadeh Akbar   +5 more
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