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