Undiagnosed Myasthenia Gravis Complicating Operative Course of Patient Posted for Diagnostic Laryngoscopy and Biopsy

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmuneneuromuscular disease characterised by varying degree ofmuscle weakness. Undiagnosed myasthenia gravis owing tovery unusual presentation in perioperative period leading tosignificant complications.Case report A case report of undiagnosed myasthenia gravispatient presented for direct laryngoscopy and biopsy, withcomplaint of dysphagia and jaw pain.Conclusion: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune diseaseand may be detected accidentally. And care should be paidto possible complications because of neuromuscular blockingagents.