A Case of Myasthenia Gravis in Pregnancy.
- Author:
Yeon Jong JOO
;
Chi Hyoung LEE
;
Jung Ihn YANG
;
Haeng Soo KIM
;
Kie Suk OH
;
Moon Sung PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myasthenia gravis;
Pregnancy;
Neonatal myasthenia gravis
- MeSH:
Cesarean Section;
Female;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Mothers;
Myasthenia Gravis*;
Myasthenia Gravis, Neonatal;
Pregnancy*
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
1997;8(1):60-64
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder, caused by the presence of anti-ac- etylcholine receptor antibody or acetylcholine-receptor deficiency and involved neuro- muscular endplate. The clinical course and outcome of myasthenia gravis are variable during pregnancy. The special caution and adequate management for myasthenic mother and myasthenia gravis occurred newborn of myasthenic mother are essential for good perinatal outcomes. We experienced a case of myasthenia gravis associated with pregnancy who underwent cesarean section. We present this case with a brief review of literatures.