Acute inspiratory stridor: a presentation of myasthenia gravis.
We present a rare presentation of myasthenia gravis as acute inspiratory stridor in a 16-year-old girl. Prompt diagnosis and medical treatment avoided the need for tracheostomy. Although an uncommon cause, myasthenia gravis should be included in the differential diagnosis of stridor.
Abul Matin
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Tullamore General Hospital, Republic of Ireland.
Alam
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O'Driscoll
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Murphy
P J
PJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000150:complications*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology*