A Case of Myasthenia Gravis

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J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logop > Volume 9(2); 1998 > Article

Journal of The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics 1998;9(2): 164-167.

중증 근무력증 1례

진성민¹, 이성채¹, 송윤경¹, 이한보²

¹성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과²성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과 신경과

A Case of Myasthenia Gravis

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ABSTRACT

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder that affects striated muscles especially those innervated by the cranial nerves. Most patients present with symptoms relating to the head and neck and thus may be seen first by the otolaryngologist. Recently we had experienced a case of myasthenia gravis with the complaints of hypernasality and voice fatigue in a 49 year old male. In this case, all symptoms were improved markedly with administration of anticholinesterase.

KEY WORDS： Myasthenia gravis;Hypernasality;Voice fatigue;