ABSTRACT

Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disease, caused by an auto-immune process interfering with the acetylcholine receptors at the postsynaptic membrane of the muscle. This book provides guidance on diagnosing the disease, as early diagnosis is important for the application of therapy.

chapter 1|16 pages

A Short History of Myasthenia Gravis

chapter 2|32 pages

Clinical Aspects and Epidemiology

chapter 3|19 pages

Diagnosis

chapter 4|32 pages

Treatments

chapter 5|57 pages

Eight Hundred Patients 1960–1994

chapter 6|15 pages

Differential Diagnosis

chapter 7|13 pages

Epilogue