ASSOCIATION OF NEUROMYOTONIA WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS AND THYMOMA - A CASE-REPORT

Authors
PERINI M BASSO PF MONTANINI R
Citation
M. Perini et al., ASSOCIATION OF NEUROMYOTONIA WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY, MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS AND THYMOMA - A CASE-REPORT, Italian journal of neurological sciences, 15(6), 1994, pp. 307-310
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences
Journal title
Italian journal of neurological sciences → ACNP
ISSN journal
03920461
Volume
15
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
307 - 310
Database
ISI
SICI code
0392-0461(1994)15:6<307:AONWPN>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
A case of neuromuscular hyperactivity syndrome associated with a thymo ma, high serum titres of anti-acetylcholine receptor and anti-DNA anti bodies is reported. The study of peripheral nerve conduction revealed a peripheral neuropathy. Repetitive stimulation showed a decrease in t he fifth M response. Myasthenic symptoms were anamnestically reported but were absent at clinical observation. The clinical picture and EMG examination improved after phenytoin administration.