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Preeclampsia in the setting of myasthenia gravis: A case report
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  • Mei Zhao,
  • Chao Ren,
  • Dongliang Yuan,
  • Beilei Zhang,
  • Tao Sun,
  • Meirong Wang,
  • Qi Yang
Mei Zhao
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital

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Chao Ren
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Dongliang Yuan
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Beilei Zhang
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Tao Sun
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Meirong Wang
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Qi Yang
Air Force Medical University Tangdu Hospital
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Abstract

A 32-year-old primigravida woman had pregnancy complications from pre-existing MG and developed preeclampsia. Intravenous magnesium sulphate caused MG aggravation, which resolved upon ceasing treatment. Symptoms were milder upon repeated infusion at reduced dose. No myasthenic crisis occurred in the intrapartum or postpartum period after successful caesarean section.