Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by nicotinic acetylcholine receptor autoantibodies, affecting the neuromuscular transmission leading to progressive weakness. MG during pregnancy is a high-risk condition that may affect both the mother and the fetus leading to adverse perinatal outcomes. We are presenting clinical course of two pregnant women, one of them was already diagnosed case of MG and second was diagnosed during postpartum period while waiting for discharge of baby. Literature review of the previously published cases and their management is also presented.
Authors: Rajesh Kumari, Neha Varun, Reeta Mahey, Jai Bhagwan Sharma
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402155389