Publications by authors named "Pratap R Chand"
Objective: Clinical study and follow up of myasthenia gravis patients in Oman.
Methods: Follow up of 50 consecutive myasthenia gravis patients referred to the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Oman for a median period of 3 years from 1997 to 2000. We based the diagnosis on the clinical picture, repetitive nerve stimulation tests and edrophonium test.
Article Synopsis
- The study monitored 50 myasthenia gravis patients in Oman over a median of 3 years, using various diagnostic tests to assess their condition.
- Among the patients, 6 had purely ocular myasthenia, while most had generalized forms with significant bulbar involvement and a portion needing ventilatory support.
- Notably, pregnancy was generally well-tolerated, and thymectomy showed promising outcomes, with some patients achieving drug-free remission after 2 years.