Myasthenia Gravis with Hyperthyroidism and Thymic Hyperplasia
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
;
: 653-657, 2003.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-23967
ABSTRACT
This is the first case report of myasthenia gravis with cosxisting hyperthyroidism and thymic hyperplasia in Korea. Thirty two year-old man visited in the clinic with exthophalmos, ptosis, dysarthria and dysphagia. Serum anti-acetylcholine receptor and anti-microsomal antibodies was increased significantly. The chest CT showed a large soft tissue mass at the anterior mediastinum. The anti-thyroid drug, glucocorticoid, cholinesterase inhibitor and intravenous immunoglobulin was given as a treatment. After thyroid function is normalized, thymectomy will be done.
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Asunto principal:
Timectomía
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Hiperplasia del Timo
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Glándula Tiroides
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Inmunoglobulinas
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Trastornos de Deglución
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Colinesterasas
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Disartria
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Hipertiroidismo
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Corea (Geográfico)
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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