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With accurate diagnosis, most types of congenital myasthenia can be improved or at least stabilized by the use of drug therapy. More severe forms of the disease may weaken respiratory muscles and result in a reduced lifespan.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSymptoms usually progress to maximum severity within 3 years. With treatment, the outlook for most patients with MG is bright: significant improvement of muscle weakness and nearly normal lives.
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∙ 13y agoThe severity of symptoms, responsiveness to medication, and ultimate prognosis varies widely among congenital myasthenia patients.
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∙ 13y agoThere are no treatments available to cure congenital myasthenia. A number of medications may improve symptoms in children with congenital myasthenia.
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What causes congenital myasthenia?
Most cases of congenital myasthenia are inherited in a recessive fashion, meaning that a baby has to receive a defective gene from each parent to actually manifest the condition.
What does diagnosis of congenital myasthenia entail?
Accurate diagnosis of congenital myasthenia requires specialized testing. These include testing specific nerves to determine if the nerves fatigue more quickly than is normal
When is congenital myasthenia noticeable?
Most cases of congenital myasthenia are noticeable at or shortly after birth. In rare cases, symptoms don't present themselves until some time later in childhood or in early adult life.
What is the description of babies with congenital myasthenia?
Babies with congenital myasthenia are often described as "floppy," with weak muscle tone, droopy eyelids, excessive fatigue , compromised eye movements, facial weakness, feeding problems and delayed developmental milestones.
What is congenital myasthenia gravis?
Congenital MG is an inherited condition caused by a genetic defect. The medical condition develops at or shortly after birth and causes generalized symptoms.
How cholinergic drugs useful in myasthenia gravis?
Neostigmine is preferred for treatment of myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine.
Is a blepharectomy indicated in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis?
A blepharectomy is surgical removal of the eyelid. Ocular myasthenia gravis is treated with immunosuppressive drugs and low dose alternate day treatment with prednisone.
What are the symptoms of congenital myasthenia?
The symptoms, which usually begin in infancy or toddlerhood, can include a poor sucking response, drooping eyelids (a condition called ptosis), eyes that appear to wander or float (ophthalmoplegia)
What is the purpose of cholinergic stimulants?
Cholinergic drugs are used for a variety of purposes, including the treatment of myasthenia gravis and during anesthesia.
What is the prognosis for congenital methemoglobinemia?
Congenital methemoglobinemia is typically benign and should be observed. If methemoglobinemia symptoms occur the person should be taken to the hospital for treatment.
What are the latest studies on treatment of myasthenia gravis?
Study of CellCept and prednisone as immunotherapy in the treatment of MG. Another is the study of Etanercept to determine if it improves muscle strength in patients with MG.
For which medical conditions is ex utero intrapartum treatment used in prenatal surgery?
A congenital defect that blocks a fetal airway such as congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation.
