The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Myasthenia Gravis includes:
Source: Diseases Database
Conditions listing Myasthenia Gravis as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.
You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.
In rare cases, myasthenia is caused by a genetic abnormality in neuromuscular transmission, and appears in infants born to non-myasthenic mothers. This type is called congenital myasthenia. However, the vast majority of cases can be attributed to an acquired disorder of the immune system that appears in adulthood. (Source: excerpt from MYASTHENIA GRAVIS: NWHIC)
With a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis,
it is important to consider
whether there is an underlying condition causing Myasthenia Gravis.
These are other medical conditions that may possibly
cause Myasthenia Gravis.
For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis
or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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