The droopy eyed toddler – A rare case of juvenile myasthenia gravis


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

Aravind G.K*, Swapna K Pillai, P Manoj, Remya. R

Volume :

7

Issue :

2

Abstract :

Myasthenia Gravis is a Neuromuscular Junction disorder seen in children. It can have 3 presentations. Transient neonatal form, Immune mediated or Juvenile form and congenital myasthenia variety possibly due to genetic mutation. Amongst these variants Immune mediated form is most common type. It comprises 10% of all Myasthenia Gravis cases. Myasthenia can have myriad of clinical presentations. Our case is of a 18 months old toddler who had drooping of eyes which started insidiously 1 month back.  

Keyword :

Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis, Prepubertal age, Ice pack test, Neostigmine