A Case of Ntasthenia Gravis in Pregnancy.
- Author:
Dae Sik YOON
;
Bo Yeon LEE
;
Seun Kyung LEE
;
Chu Yeop HUH
;
Seong Bo KIM
;
Jae Hyun LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myasthenia gravis;
Pregnancy
- MeSH:
Acetylcholine;
Adult;
Antibodies;
Cesarean Section;
Female;
Humans;
Immunoglobulin G;
Motor Endplate;
Muscle, Skeletal;
Myasthenia Gravis;
Pregnancy*
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
1997;8(2):201-206
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
'I'he adult form of myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of anti-acetylcholine receptor immunoglobulin G antibodies (anti-ACHRIgG) which blocks the formation of acetylcholine at the motor end plate and causes anatomic deterioration of this structure. 'I'he end result is defective neuromuscular transmission manifested by progressive skeletal muscle weakness. We have experienced a full term pregnancy complicated with the myasthenia gravis. We experienced a case of myathenia gravis associated with pregnancy who underwent cesarean section. The case is presented here with a brief review of literatures concerned.
