Myasthenia gravis and scleroderma.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that is associated with antibodies to acetylcholine receptors. It is associated with other autoimmune diseases such as thyroiditis (10%), systemic lupus erythematosus (2-8%), rheumatoid arthritis (4-7%), Sjögren's syndrome and polymyositis. It is not commonly found with scleroderma. We describe a case of scleroderma developing in a patient 6 years after the onset of myasthenia gravis. HLA-B8/DR3 may play a role in the association of the 2 conditions.
Medical subject headings
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Scleroderma, Systemic