Response to plasmapheresis in myasthenia gravis patients: 22 cases report

Rom J Intern Med. 2012 Jul-Sep;50(3):245-7.

Abstract

Plasmapheresis means elimination of plasma and replacement of it with other liquids. Effect of this treatment is confirmed in more than 50 diseases like myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barre syndrome and TTP. This cross sectional study was done on 25 myasthenia gravis patients referred to Shahid Sadoughi hospital, Yazd, Iran 2004-2007. We report 22 myasthenia gravis patients' response to plasmapheresis.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myasthenia Gravis / therapy*
  • Plasmapheresis*
  • Treatment Outcome