Myasthenia Gravis Flashcards

1
Q

what is the pathology of MG?

A

Antibodies against acetylcholine receptors

75% of patients have thymus hyperplasia

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What are the treatments?

A

Anti- acetylcholinesterases- pyridostigmine
thymemctomy
steroids, azathioprine
Acute- plasma exchange and immunoglobulin

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