Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Crisis Myasthenia Gravis with Pregnancy

Thymectomy in Patients with Myasthenia Gravis

A case of myasthenia gravis in a 15 years old girl is pre·sented. The disease was present for 5 years before thymectomy was performed. Indications for thymectomy, preoperative pre­paration, anesthetic and surgical management is -discussed. 

Thyrotoxic crisis and transient myasthenia gravis in pregnancy.

CME Topic Myasthenia Gravis Crisis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder resulting from the production of antibodies against acetylcholine receptors leading to the destruction of the postsynaptic membrane at the neuromuscular junction. In the US there are about 18,000 people with MG. Myasthenia gravis crisis (MGC) is defined as any MG exacerbation necessitating mechanical ventilation. Most patients presenting with MGC...

Myasthenia gravis during pregnancy.

QUESTION One of my patients who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is planning pregnancy. Her MG is controlled with medications. Can her condition or her medications adversely affect her pregnancy? ANSWER The course of MG during pregnancy is unpredictable, but there is no evidence that MG can adversely affect pregnancy outcomes. Examination of most of the medications used for symp...

Practice parameters and focusing research: plasma exchange for myasthenia gravis.

published by gcaudle2 on Mon, 08/19/2013 3:02pm Title Practice parameters and focusing research: plasma exchange for myasthenia gravis. Publication Type Journal Article Year of Publication 2011 Authors Kaminski, HJ, Cutter, G, Ruff, R Journal Muscle Nerve Volume 43 Issue 5 Pagination 625-6 Date Published 2011 May ISSN 1097-4598