Clinical Profile and Outcome of Myasthenic Crisis In Central Taiwan.
CONCLUSION: Plasma exchange (PE) is the main treatment modality of MC, and most patients in our cohort had a good response. Infection is the most common trigger of MC and a significant cause of death. Despite significant morbidity and mortality in patients with MC, a favorable long-term outcome is possible with intensive treatment. Key Words: myathenia gravis, myasthenic crisis, systemic lupus erythematosus, outcome.
PMID: 28382612 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - Category: Neurology Tags: Acta Neurol Taiwan Source Type: research
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