Thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis coexisting with myotonic dystrophy: a case report

Thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis coexisting with myotonic dystrophy: a case report

Abstract Background Myotonic dystrophy (dystrophia myotonica [DM]) is an autosomal-dominant inheritance, and myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles. Cases of both DM and MG are extremely rare and distinguishing DM and MG symptoms is challenging....

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Main Authors: Michiyo Miyawaki, Mika Jikumaru, Kosuke Kamada, Noda Daiki, Miyuki Abe, Kentaro Anami, Hideya Takeuchi, Atsushi Osoegawa, Sintaro Iwao, Etsuro Matsubara, Kenji Sugio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-07-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Myotonic dystrophy
Thymoma
Myasthenia gravis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01223-6
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