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Myasthenic crisis in pregnancy: a case report

  • I Nyoman Hariyasa Sanjaya ,
  • Anton Supono ,
  • I Made Oka Adnyana ,
  • Ryan Saktika Mulyana ,
  • Evert Solomon Pangkahila ,
  • I Made Ariyana ,


Abstract

Introduction: This case report aims to describe the diagnostic strategy and optimal management of pregnancy with Myasthenia Gravis and Myasthenic Crisis.

Case Description: A 27-years-old pregnant female with Myasthenia Gravis complicated by Myasthenic Crisis was hospitalized six times during her pregnancy. Two initial hospitalizations due to acute exacerbation treated with plasmapheresis, and two other hospitalizations complicated with myasthenic crisis treated with massive Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in the Intensive Care Unit. Managing myasthenia gravis in pregnancy, from early pregnancy until delivery, is challenging. Furthermore, the myasthenic crisis in pregnancy is a rare case that requires airway and ventilation support and treatment with plasmapheresis.

Conclusion: Myasthenic crisis in pregnancy is a rare condition. Therefore, a guideline about the prenatal, antenatal, delivery plan, exacerbation, and myasthenic crisis management in pregnancy and pregnancy planning women are urgently needed.

Keywords: case report myasthenia gravis myasthenic crisis pregnancy

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Sanjaya, I. N. H., Supono, A., Adnyana, I. M. O., Mulyana, R. S., Pangkahila, E. S., & Ariyana, I. M. (2020). Myasthenic crisis in pregnancy: a case report. Bali Medical Journal, 9(3), 762–767. https://doi.org/10.15562/bmj.v9i3.2060
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