| Literature DB >> 19406759 |
Ildiko H Koves1, Fergus J Cameron, Andrew J Kornberg.
Abstract
We report the association between myasthenia gravis and Graves disease in a 10-year-old boy and discuss the important aspects of both diseases, the importance of recognizing the association, and the investigations of choice to distinguish the 2 disorders. Early diagnosis of the 2 disorders may help in effective treatment institution with more rapid treatment responses with a possible improvement in prognosis and clinical course. Resolution of myasthenia gravis is not expected until the euthyroid state is restored. We recommend complete thyroid status review on all patients presenting with ocular myasthenia gravis.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19406759 DOI: 10.1177/0883073808324777
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Child Neurol ISSN: 0883-0738 Impact factor: 1.987