A Case of Myasthenia Gravis Associated with Recurrent Transverse Myelitis
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 244-246, 2007.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Myasthenia gravis is an acquired autoimmune disorder characterized clinically by the weakness of skeletal muscles and fatigability on exertion. Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sj?gren syndrome and polymyositis may be associated with myasthenia gravis. However, there are only a few reports of transverse myelitis with myasthenia gravis. We report a case of myasthenia gravis with recurrent transverse myelitis.
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Main subject:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
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Polymyositis
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Muscle, Skeletal
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Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
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Myasthenia Gravis
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Myelitis, Transverse
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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