JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis Crisis in a Previously Undiagnosed Child—A Case Report.

  • Published In: Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 2025, v. 61, n. 7. P. 1145 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jen, Roger; Momirovski, Deyan; Andrews, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a case study of a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with juvenile myasthenia gravis, a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by autoantibodies against the acetylcholine receptor. Initially presenting with respiratory symptoms and a history of absence epilepsy, the patient experienced significant clinical deterioration, leading to intubation due to respiratory failure. Diagnostic investigations revealed bulbar dysfunction and facial weakness, ultimately confirming the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis through nerve conduction studies. The case underscores the importance of recognizing the clinical triad of respiratory compromise, bulbar dysfunction, and facial weakness in pediatric patients, emphasizing the need for prompt diagnosis and intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health. 2025/07, Vol. 61, Issue 7, p1145
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1034-4810
  • DOI:10.1111/jpc.70071
  • Accession Number:186312705
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