Myasthenia gravis

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2004 Sep;104(9):377-84.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrodiagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / diagnosis
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / physiopathology
  • Myasthenia Gravis* / therapy
  • Plasmapheresis

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Immunosuppressive Agents