Abstract:
:"Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common autoimmune neuromuscular disorder. This article highlights several cases that the practicing neurologist may encounter in the treatment of MG. Diagnostic uncertainty continues to be an issue in patients who are seronegative to the 2 most common antibodies, acetylcholine receptor and muscle-specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK). Specific populations of patients with MG including MuSK MG, thymomatous MG, refractory MG, and pregnant women also require special consideration. This article reviews specific cases and an update on current management."
journal_name
Neurol Clinjournal_title
Neurologic clinicsauthors
Nguyen T,Phan CL,Supsupin E Jr,Sheikh Kdoi
10.1016/j.ncl.2020.03.005subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-08-01 00:00:00pages
577-590issue
3eissn
0733-8619issn
1557-9875pii
S0733-8619(20)30026-8journal_volume
38pub_type
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