Title of article :
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOIMMUNE THYROID DISEASE: A REPORT OF TWO PATIENTS
Author/Authors :
Bello-Sani, F. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital - Endocrine unit, Department of Medicine, Nigeria , Anumah, F. E. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital - Endocrine unit, Department of Medicine, Nigeria , Bakari, A.G. Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital - Endocrine unit, Department of Medicine, Nigeria
From page :
88
To page :
90
Abstract :
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an acquired autoimmune disorder causing skeletal muscle fatigue and weakness. This is a report of one woman and her daughter presenting with myasthenia and gravis and Grave’s disease. It highlights possible hereditary component of this condition which has not been commonly reported in our setting.
Keywords :
Myasthenia gravis , thyroid disease
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
Journal title :
Annals of African Medicine
Record number :
2542346
Link To Document :
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