Inflammatory/immune-mediated Flashcards
1
Q
Investigations for Myasthenia Gravis
A
CK (normal)
CT thorax (thymus!!)
single fibre electromyography
2
Q
Pathogenesis of Myasthenia Gravis
A
Autoantibodies against acetylcholine receptors
3
Q
why is the thymus relevant in MG
A
15% thymoma
50-70% thymic hyperplasia
4
Q
Management for MG (not in crisis)
A
long acting acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (pyridostigmine)
might require immunosupression
5
Q
Management of Myasthenic crisis
A
Plasmapheresis
IV Igs
No steroids (can acutely worsen)
