Myasthenia gravis and acetylcholine receptor antibodies: A clinico immunological correlative study on South Indian patients.(Short Communication)(Report)

Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology | October 1, 2008| | Copyright

Byline: P. Bindu, M. Nirmala, S. Patil, A. Taly

Acquired myasthenia Gravis (MG), a disorder of impaired neuromuscular transmission is recognized as an autoimmune disorder, with a majority of the patients having antibodies against acetylcholine receptor (AChR antibodies) in the serum. Aim and Objectives: To correlate the AChR antibody status with the clinical characteristics of patients with myasthenia gravis. Study Design: Retrospective and prospective study. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in patients with definite MG, attending the Neurology ...

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