Abstract
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic neuromuscular disorder that can lead to various degrees of neurologic dysfunction. Initial patient presentation may be a diagnostic dilemma to the family physician unfamiliar with testing methods for and the treatment and care of patients with MG. The author focuses on the clinical features, electrodiagnostic testing, and treatment of patients with MG.
MeSH terms
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electrodiagnosis
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Humans
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Myasthenia Gravis* / diagnosis
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Myasthenia Gravis* / physiopathology
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Myasthenia Gravis* / therapy
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Plasmapheresis
Substances
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Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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Immunosuppressive Agents