Myasthenia gravis crisis

A previously undiagnosed case of myasthenia gravis who presented in Nizwa hospital with severe respiratory distress due to acute myasthenic crisis is reported here. This is a rare form of presentation of myasthenia gravis which requires aggressive treatment with ventilatory support in an intensive care unit

Acute severe hypercalcemia

A case of acute severe hypercalcemia is reported here which was seen in a middle aged omani woman. It is concluded that acute severe hypercalcemia is potentially fatal and one should be aware of how to detect and treat it promptly