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