Myasthenia gravis in a Papua New Guinean.
A case of myasthenia gravis in a Papua New Guinean is documented. It is the first time that this disorder has been described in this country. The Clinical features, laboratory diagnosis and management are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000201:enzymology; D009388:Neostigmine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009512:New Guinea; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013934:Thymectomy
D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D009388:Neostigmine; D011241:Prednisone