A severe case of myasthenia gravis during pregnancy

J.M. Pijnenborg; E.C.M. Hansen; H.A.M. Brölmann; S.G. Oei; P. Andriessen; P.L. Dellemijn

doi:10.1159/000010301

A severe case of myasthenia gravis during pregnancy

J.M. Pijnenborg, E.C.M. Hansen, H.A.M. Brölmann, S.G. Oei, P. Andriessen, P.L. Dellemijn

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Abstract

Myasthenia gravis is characterised by muscle weakness and fatigability, particularly of the facial and extremity muscles, deteriorating during the day. During pregnancy, myasthenia gravis is rare and the course of illness is unpredictable. The present case illustrates that first diagnosed during pregnancy, recurrent exacerbations can appear and lead to life-threatening situations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	142-143
Number of pages	2
Journal	Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
Volume	50
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000010301
Publication status	Published - 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adult
Cesarean Section
Cholinesterase Inhibitors/therapeutic use
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Myasthenia Gravis/diagnosis
Plasmapheresis
Prednisone/therapeutic use
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcome
Pyridostigmine Bromide/therapeutic use

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A severe case of myasthenia gravis during pregnancy

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