Seronegative neonatal myasthenia gravis in one of the twins

Neonatal myasthenia gravis has been described as a transient condition affecting only a small percent of neonates. We report a twin gestation in a seronegative mother with myasthenia gravis, in which only one twin was affected.

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2004-09, Vol.41 (9), p.938-940
Main Authors: SISMAN, J, CERI, A, NAFDAY, S. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases in Twins
Diseases of striated muscles. Neuromuscular diseases
Female
General aspects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Maternal-Fetal Exchange
Medical sciences
Myasthenia Gravis - immunology
Myasthenia Gravis, Neonatal - drug therapy
Myasthenia Gravis, Neonatal - immunology
Neurology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - immunology
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Summary:Neonatal myasthenia gravis has been described as a transient condition affecting only a small percent of neonates. We report a twin gestation in a seronegative mother with myasthenia gravis, in which only one twin was affected.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559