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Incidence & risk factors
Comorbidities are common in patients with MG and may negatively affect disease outcomes as well as limit possible treatment options.8,9 Autoimmune disorders are among the most common (9–23%) comorbidities, most frequently in females and in those with early onset MG.8,9 These include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a variety of thyroid diseases, such as Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.8–10 Diabetes is another common comorbidity, especially in late onset MG, and poses a challenge for patient management due to contraindication of corticosteroids in patients with diabetes due to the risk of glucose control disruption.8,9
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ACh, acetylcholine; AChR, acetylcholine receptor; gMG, generalised myasthenia gravis; MG, myasthenia gravis; NMJ, neuromuscular junction.
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