Anandam, R1989-03-012009-05-301989-03-012009-05-301989-03-01Anandam R. Myasthenia gravis. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 1989 Mar-Apr; 56(2): 277-82http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/79667Twelve children with myasthenic symptoms were seen over a period of 6 years. The age of onset of symptoms ranged from 6 months to 9 years. On followup for a mean period of 4.25 years, (longest followup was 9 years) five children went into complete remission of symptoms after treatment with prostigmine; three children responded to prostigmine and steroids; two children were relieved of symptoms without prolonged treatment and the remaining two children could not be followed up. Thymectomy was not advised in any patient.engChildChild, PreschoolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGlucocorticoids --therapeutic useHumansInfantMaleMyasthenia Gravis --congenitalNeostigmine --therapeutic useRemission InductionJournal Article