Myasthenia gravis
ICD-10 Code
G70.0
Category
Autoimmune
Myasthenia gravis
Definition
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, clinically heterogeneous, autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction characterized by fatigable weakness of voluntary muscles.
Also known as acquired myasthenia, autoimmune myasthenia gravis, myasthenia gravis — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 437 per MONDO
- ICD10CM G70.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 358.0 per MONDO
- ICD9 358.00 per MONDO
- MESH D009157 per MONDO
- NCIT C60989 per MONDO
- OMIM 254200 per MONDO
- Orphanet 589 per MONDO
- SCTID 91637004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0026896 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Musculature | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculature | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Musculoskeletal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Peripheral nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclophosphamide | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Cyclosporine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Eculizumab | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Efgartigimod Alfa | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Neostigmine | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Nipocalimab | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Zilucoplan | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |