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Juvenile ocular myasthenia gravis: a report of two cases.
- Source :
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Digital Journal of Ophthalmology . 2024, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p15-18. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- We report 2 cases of pediatric ocular myasthenia gravis. The first case was a 7-year-old girl who presented with bilateral ophthalmoplegia and ptosis that correlated with the onset of upper respiratory symptoms. Neuroimaging and acetylcholine receptor antibody testing were unremarkable. The ice pack test was positive. Symptoms greatly improved with pyridostigmine, with full resolution of ophthalmoplegia achieved by 8-month follow-up. The second case was a 4-year-old girl who presented emergently with ptosis and bilateral ophthalmoplegia. Acetylcholine receptor antibodies testing was positive. The patient was started on pyridostigmine and intravenous immunoglobulin and is scheduled to follow-up with pediatric ophthalmology in the outpatient setting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15428958
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Digital Journal of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176862585
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5693/djo.02.2023.09.002