Familial infantile myasthenia.
Arch Neurol
; 37(2): 117-9, 1980 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-6243929
ABSTRACT
Familial infantile myasthenia is a rare type of myasthenia that usually occurs in connection with respiratory depression. The condition is characterized by (1) absence of myasthenia in the mother, (2) occurrence of a similar disorder among siblings, (3) respiratory depression at birth, (4) episodic weakness and apnea during the first two years of life, and (5) improvement with age. Since the condition responds to anticholinesterase medication, early diagnosis is important. Familial infantile myasthenia is a potential cause of sudden infant death and should be considered in infants with unexplained respiratory distress.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Myasthenia Gravis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Arch Neurol
Year:
1980
Type:
Article