Distal myasthenia gravis

Acta Neurol Belg. 2008 Sep;108(3):107-8.

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) characteristically involves ocular; bulbar, and proximal limb muscles. MG with predominant distal limb involvement is uncommon. We present a case of MG with distal, asymmetrical, upper limb involvement, seven years after disease onset.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Electromyography / methods
  • Extremities / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunization, Passive / methods
  • Muscle Weakness / etiology
  • Muscle Weakness / physiopathology*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology*
  • Myasthenia Gravis / complications
  • Myasthenia Gravis / physiopathology*
  • Myasthenia Gravis / therapy
  • Young Adult