Diagnostics and current care of myasthenia gravis
Atula, S.; Pfau, K.; Salmi, T.; Sihvo, E.; Haapio, M.; Saarela, M.; Auranen, M.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 133(11): 1053-1062
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 29243896 Document Number: 692014
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is the most common neuromuscular transmission disorder, causing weakness of skeletal muscles on exertion. The course of the disease is highly variable, symptoms and signs may change rapidly due to infection or pregnancy. MG is classified using serological, electrophysiological and pharmaceutical tools. A precise diagnosis allows for the choice of right treatment, predicts the course of disease and hence helps with the follow-up. In this review we present Finnish guidelines for diagnostics, treatment and follow-up of MG patients.