A Case of Myasthenia Gravis Associated with Polymorphic Light Eruption.
- Author:
Won Ki PAEK
1
;
Kee Hyung PARK
;
Hee Tae KIM
;
Kyu Yong LEE
;
Young Joo LEE
;
Jung Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Hanyang University Collage of Medicine, Guri, Korea. kylee@hanyang.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myasthenia gravis;
Polymorphic light eruption
- MeSH:
Adult;
Female;
Humans;
Light;
Myasthenia Gravis*;
Sunburn
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2004;22(6):677-679
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 26-year-old woman who had myasthenia gravis (MG) experienced several instances of sunburns. A phototest was performed by ultraviolet (UV) A, UVB and visible light irradiation to the back surface of the sunburns. Numerous erythematous papules developed at the 20, 25, 30 J/cm2 UVA irradiated site. The phototest induced lesions were compatible with polymorphic light eruption (PMLE) with action spectrum in the UVA range. After immunosuppresant treatment, the MG and PMLE were in a well-controlled state. We report MG associated with PMLE followed with a literature review.
