Opinion|Videos|November 8, 2024

Management of Generalized Myasthenia Gravis in Pediatric Patients

Key Takeaways

  • Diagnosing pediatric gMG is challenging due to its rarity and symptom overlap with other neuromuscular disorders, necessitating careful clinical evaluation.
  • Standard management includes acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, corticosteroids, and immunosuppressants, customized to each patient's needs.
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Panelists discuss how generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) presents unique diagnostic challenges in pediatric populations, review current standard-of-care management strategies for children and adolescents, and highlight promising investigational treatments for pediatric gMG.

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Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • Generalized MG, although rare, can affect children and adolescents. What are the challenges in diagnosing this patient population?
  • What is the standard of care for management of gMG in the pediatric population?
  • Please highlight some investigational agents for pediatric gMG that you are excited about.

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