Myasthenia Gravis Presenting as Isolated Respiratory Failure: A Case Report
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 101-104, 2010.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often complicated by respiratory failure, known as a myasthenic crisis. However, most of the patients who develop respiratory symptoms do so during the late course of disease and have other neurological signs and symptoms. However, in some patients respiratory failure is the initial presenting symptom. We report the case of a 68-year-old woman with MG who presented with isolated respiratory failure as her first presenting symptom. As illustrated by this case, it is important to consider neuromuscular disorders in cases of unexplained respiratory failure.
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Assunto principal:
Insuficiência Respiratória
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Atelectasia Pulmonar
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Doença Aguda
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Tomografia Computadorizada Espiral
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Eletromiografia
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Miastenia Gravis
Limite:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2010
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