Myasthenia Gravis with Hyperthyroidism and Thymic Hyperplasia
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
; : 653-657, 2003.
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em Ko
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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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Assunto principal:
Timectomia
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Hiperplasia do Timo
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Glândula Tireoide
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Imunoglobulinas
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Colinesterases
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Disartria
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Hipertireoidismo
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Coreia (Geográfico)
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2003
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Article