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[Neonatal myasthenia of persistent course: apropos of 2 cases in siblings]
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|June 1, 1987
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This study details two siblings with persistent neonatal myasthenia gravis. One sibling passed away, while the other requires ongoing anticholinesterase treatment, highlighting the condition's challenges.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Genetics
Background:
- Neonatal myasthenia gravis (NMG) presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.
- Persistent NMG cases are rare and require long-term management.
Abstract:
Authors report 2 siblings with neonatal myasthenia gravis of persistent course. The first of them died at 10 months old probably of bronchial aspiration. His sister aged 3 years continues symptomatic requiring anticholinesterase medication. Comparing their patients with those from literature, they comment clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and specially, classificatory aspects of this entity.