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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery > Volume 28(5); 1985 > Article
Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1985;28(5): 629-32.
Two Cases of Myasthenia Gravis
Myung Gu Kim, MD, Sung Woo Kim, MD, and Jung Chan Sunwoo, MD
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Masan Korea General Hospital, Masan, Korea
근무력증 2례
김명구 · 김성우 · 선우정찬
마산고려병원 이비인후과
ABSTRACT

Authors report 2 cases of Myasthenia Gravis. Myasthenia Gravis is a disorder of neuromuscular junction due to a defect in synthesis or storage of acetylcholine at the nerve endings characterized by weakness and abnormal fatigability of skeletal muscles. Muscles of the neck, trunk and extremities innervated by cranial verves are particularly affected. The muscle weakness is characteristically worse after effort and improved by rest. In severe cases weakness of muscles of respiration occurs. This disease usually becomes generalized, but it can be rarely localized. The symptoms are commonly ameliorated by anticholinesterase compounds. This response serves as the basis for diagnosis and management of the disease. Even in the reported cases, all symptoms have been improved markedly with the administration of cholinergic drugs. 

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