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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Myasthenia gravis complicated by Graves' disease: a case report.

Larrey Kasereka Kamabu, Ronald Oboth, Louange Maha Kataka, Albert Yemba Baruani, Hervé Monka Lekuya, Charles Kahindo Kangitsi

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Larrey Kasereka KamabuFaculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Division, Catholic University of Graben, P.O. Box 29, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. kamabularry@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2046-5617
Ronald ObothDepartment of Surgery, Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Louange Maha KatakaFaculty of Medicine, Neurosurgery Division, Catholic University of Graben, P.O. Box 29, Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Albert Yemba BaruaniDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New Deal SARL Hospitals/Clinique International de Médecine Avancée Au Kivu (CIMAK), Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Hervé Monka LekuyaDepartment of Surgery, Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Charles Kahindo KangitsiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Goma, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Abstract

introductionMyasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular autoimmune condition characterized by the presence of antibodies against acetylcholine receptors. It may present as a generalized disorder or remain limited to specific muscle groups. Myasthenia gravis can occur independently or alongside other autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. Although the co-occurrence of these disorders is recognized, it is an extremely rare clinical phenomenon. CASE PRESENTATION: A 20-year-old woman of Muganda ethnicity, with a 2-year history of Graves' disease confirmed by thyroid scintigraphy, developed a myasthenic syndrome leading to acute respiratory failure. Her condition improved with the administration of Prostigmine. Further investigations, including electrophysiological studies and immunological tests, confirmed a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The patient demonstrated a positive response to medical therapy.

conclusionThis case highlights the importance of recognizing the rare association between myasthenia gravis and Graves' disease. Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment require a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach, particularly given the challenges posed by overlapping symptoms and the exacerbating effects of hyperthyroidism on myasthenia gravis.

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Graves DiseaseMyasthenia GravisRespiratory InsufficiencyCholinesterase InhibitorsFemaleHumansTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultCholinesterase InhibitorsAutoimmune associationGraves’ diseaseMyasthenia gravis

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