|
Congenital Myasthenia Synonym(s): Reviewed 05-06-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Congenital Myasthenia?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Congenital Myasthenia? Congenital myasthenia is an inherited disorder that affects the transmission of signals to the muscles. It results from a variety of genetic defects at the molecules associated with neuromuscular transmission. Congenital myasthenia is not the same as myasthenia gravis, which is an autoimmune disorder. More than a dozen congenital myasthenic syndromes have been classified. Symptoms are usually noticed in early childhood and include drooping eyelids, facial weakness, and limb weakness. Parents of children with congenital myasthenia frequently show no symptoms of the disorder Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc.
NINDS health-related material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or any other Federal agency. Advice on the treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient's medical history. All NINDS-prepared information is in the public domain and may be freely copied. Credit to the NINDS or the NIH is appreciated. Provided by: | |||