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Unusual association of diseases/symptoms
Myasthenia gravis presenting as acute vocal cord paresis
  1. Muhammad Kamaal Khan1,
  2. Steven M Powell1,
  3. Chris Hartley1,
  4. Peter Cleland2
  1. 1Sunderland Royal Hospital, ENT, Kayll Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7TP, UK
  2. 2Sunderland Royal Hospital, Neurology, Kayll Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7TP, UK
  1. Correspondence to Muhammad Kamaal Khan, kamaalkhan{at}hotmail.com

Summary

Myasthenia gravis is a condition rarely seen by otolaryngologists. We present a case of bilateral vocal cord paresis caused by previously undiagnosed myasthenia gravis. A tracheostomy was required after initial presentation and after a relapse. The airway management, neurological diagnosis and medical treatment are discussed.

https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr.10.2009.2371

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    • Competing interests: None.

    • Patient consent: Patient/guardian consent was obtained for publication.