Acquired myasthenia gravis.

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Journal Article (Review)

Myasthenia gravis, an antibody-mediated disorder of neuromuscular transmission that produces clinical weakness, may be ocular or generalized. Clinical diagnostic evaluation may be supplemented by electrophysiologic studies and antibody testing. Therapeutic options, including anticholinesterase inhibitors, immunosuppressive agents, plasmapheresis and thymectomy, are tailored for the individual patient. This article emphasizes the key aspects of the clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and therapy.

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Duke Authors

Massey, Janice Munn

Cited Authors

Massey, JM

Published Date

August 1997

Published In

Neurologic Clinics

Volume / Issue

15 / 3

Start / End Page

577 - 595

PubMed ID

9227954

Pubmed Central ID

9227954

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1557-9875

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0733-8619

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70335-2

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