| Myasthenia gravis and pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 17365454 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by varying degrees of weakness and easy fatigability of the skeletal muscles. Precipitants of myasthenic symptoms or crises include physical and emotional stress, systemic illness, infections, hypo or hyperthyroidism, pregnancy, any type of surgery with general anaesthesia as well as corticosteroids. The authors report two cases of MG in pregnancy and discuss briefly the various aspects of the disease course and management in pregnancy. As MG occurs predominantly in women of reproductive years, it is important that obstetricians are aware of this condition and its management in pregnancy. |
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Authors:
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M Kalidindi; S Ganpot; F Tahmesebi; A Govind; S Okolo; W Yoong |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume: 27 ISSN: 0144-3615 ISO Abbreviation: J Obstet Gynaecol Publication Date: 2007 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-16 Completed Date: 2007-05-04 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309140 Medline TA: J Obstet Gynaecol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 30-2 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Middlesex University Hospital, London, UK. |
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Adult Female Humans Myasthenia Gravis / therapy* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / therapy* Pregnancy Outcome |
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