Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics (대한후두음성언어의학회지)

The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics. (대한후두음성언어의학회)
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A Case of Myasthenia Gravis

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  • 진성민 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과) ;
  • 이성채 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과) ;
  • 송윤경 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과) ;
  • 이한보 (성균관대학교 의과대학 강북삼성병원 이비인후과 신경과)
  • Published : 1998.11.01
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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.

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