The role of thymectomy in the treatment of juvenile myasthenia gravis: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-017-4086-3
Abstract: BackgroundThe role of thymectomy in the treatment of juvenile myasthenia gravis (JMG) is poorly defined. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the effect of thymectomy on survival, disease severity, and peri-operative complications… read more here.
Keywords: thymectomy treatment; role thymectomy; juvenile myasthenia; treatment juvenile ... See more keywords
Open versus thoracoscopic thymectomy for juvenile myasthenia gravis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.11.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND Juvenile myasthenia gravis (JMG) is an antibody mediated autoimmune disorder that manifests as progressive voluntary muscle weakness and fatigue. In medically refractory cases, thymectomy has been shown to abrogate symptoms and reduce glucocorticoid dependence.… read more here.
Keywords: thoracoscopic; thoracoscopic thymectomy; myasthenia gravis; juvenile myasthenia ... See more keywords
Rituximab Therapy in the Treatment of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: The French Experience.
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DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200288
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Corticosteroids are the first-line immunosuppressants in the management of juvenile myasthenia gravis despite their adverse effects. The place of new immunosuppressive therapies is not clearly defined by the last international consensus held in March… read more here.
Keywords: myasthenia gravis; rituximab; myasthenia; juvenile myasthenia ... See more keywords
Management of Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2020.00743
Abstract: Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis (JMG) is a rare disorder, defined as myasthenia gravis in children younger than 18 years of age. While clinical phenotypes are similar to adults, there are a number of caveats that influence… read more here.
Keywords: line; management; myasthenia gravis; jmg ... See more keywords