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A Case Report and Literature Review: Infected Bronchiectasis Induced Myasthenic Crisis Treated Using Noninvasive Ventilator

Volume: 113  ,  Issue: 1 , November    Published Date: 19 November 2022
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 417  ,  Download: 415 , Pages: 70 - 77    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP10011311120214127

Authors

# Author Name
1 Hapsari Kinanti
2 Lisa Puspitorini
3 Wiwik Kurnia Illahi

Abstract

Introduction: This case report aims to describe an emergency condition of myasthenia gravis in a young adult with a myasthenic crisis due to infected bronchiectasis. The highlight of this case report was the risk factor and the best management of this patient myasthenic crisis episode. Case Description: A 28-years-old male with early-onset generalized myasthenia gravis came with an emergency condition as a myasthenic crisis in the first month of his therapy. This myasthenic crisis condition was concomitant with infected bronchiectasis, which was predicted as the underlying cause. A myasthenic crisis caused by infected bronchiectasis is a rare case that requires extensive airway support and antibiotics.  Conclusion: Myasthenic crisis concomitant with bronchiectasis is a rare condition. Both of these conditions could lead to mortality. Extensive and aggressive treatment and guidelines are needed to manage this case. Since bronchiectasis is a permanent condition that tends to occur again in the future, proactive management has to be done to prevent infection and recurrent dyspnea. 

Keywords

  • myasthenia gravis
  • bronchiectasis
  • autoimmune disease
  • myasthenic crisis
  • Noninvasive ventilator