Title
A United Kingdom Survey of Childhood Myasthenias
Description
Childhood myasthenias, including autoimmune myasthenia gravis and the congenital myasthenic syndromes are rare disorders which present to paediatric neurologists. The incidence of childhood myasthenias in the UK is unknown, their diagnosis is complex, and the evidence for best practice in their management is currently inadequate.
This study aims to establish the prevalence of childhood myasthenias and to conduct a detailed investigation of the clinical features, management and outcome of childhood myasthenias.
Lead Clinician
Dr Jeremy Parr, Clinical Lecturer, University of Oxford
Disease name
Myasthenia
Case Definition
Autoimmune, seronegative, congenital and neonatal myasthenias.
Inclusion Criteria
A diagnosis of autoimmune, congenital or neonatal myasthenia
Exclusion Criteria
Neuromuscular disorders of other origin