Acquired myasthenia gravis.
Journal Article (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.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Massey, JM
Published Date
- August 1997
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 15 / 3
Start / End Page
- 577 - 595
PubMed ID
- 9227954
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0733-8619
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70335-2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States