Two children seriously weakened by myasthenia
Schrijver-Levie, N.S.; Boersma, B.; ten Houten, R.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde 148(14): 674-677
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2162 PMID: 15106320 Document Number: 575370
Two boys, aged 2 and 11 years, presented with fever and muscle weakness that resulted in respiratory insufficiency. A physical examination and additional tests confirmed the diagnosis 'myasthenia'. Acetyl cholinesterase-inhibitor therapy had a favourable effect. Myasthenia is a diagnosis that should be considered for every child presenting with muscle weakness of unknown origin.