Korean J Med.  1997 Aug;53(2):261-265.

A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Associated with Myasthenia Gravis

• Yoo CD
• Cha HS
• Kang SW
• Lee EB
• Baek HJ
• Im YS
• Kim HA
• Song YW

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis(MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody and weakness of voluntary muscles. The pathogenesis of MG is decreased numbers of acetylcholine receptors at postsynaptic membranes of neuromuscular junctions. It has been reported that MG often coexists with other autoimmune disorders. This is a case report of systemic lupus erythematosus coexisting with MG in a 23 year old female patient presenting with dysarthria, dysphagia, and limb weakness. We report the case with relevant literature review.

Keyword

Systemic lupus erythematosus; Myasthenia gravis

MeSH Terms

Deglutition Disorders
Dysarthria
Extremities
Female
Humans
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*
Membranes
Muscle, Skeletal
Myasthenia Gravis*
Neuromuscular Junction
Receptors, Cholinergic
Young Adult
Receptors, Cholinergic