A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated with Myasthenia Gravis.
- Author:
Chang Dal YOO
;
Hoon Seok CHA
;
Seong Wook KANG
;
Eun Bong LEE
;
Han Joo BAEK
;
Yong Seong IM
;
Hyun Ah KIM
;
Yeong Wook SONG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Myasthenia gravis
- MeSH:
Deglutition Disorders;
Dysarthria;
Extremities;
Female;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Membranes;
Muscle, Skeletal;
Myasthenia Gravis*;
Neuromuscular Junction;
Receptors, Cholinergic;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
1997;53(2):261-265
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Myasthenia gravis(MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody and weakness of voluntary muscles. The pathogenesis of MG is decreased numbers of acetylcholine receptors at postsynaptic membranes of neuromuscular junctions. It has been reported that MG often coexists with other autoimmune disorders. This is a case report of systemic lupus erythematosus coexisting with MG in a 23 year old female patient presenting with dysarthria, dysphagia, and limb weakness. We report the case with relevant literature review.
