J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2014 Nov;32(4):307-309. 10.0000/jkna.2014.32.4.307.

Myasthenia Gravis Associated with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

• Park H
• Joo IS

• KMID: 2343561
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jkna.2014.32.4.307

Abstract

A 34-year-old male presented with fluctuating diplopia, ptosis and motor weakness, who had been suffering from idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Clinical and laboratory findings confirmed the diagnosis of generalized myasthenia gravis (MG). MG was successfully managed with pharmacologic treatments including an immunosuppressive agent. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of MG combined with ITP and NSCLC.

Keyword

Myasthenia gravis; Non-small cell lung cancer; Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

MeSH Terms

Adult
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung*
Diagnosis
Diplopia
Humans
Male
Myasthenia Gravis*
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic, Idiopathic*