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

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)