Abstract
We present a patient and two cousins who are all affected with a myasthenic syndrome that could be considered as a congenital or infantile form. The immunological studies performed do not support conclusions about the immunological pathogenesis. Nevertheless circulating immunocomplexes were detected in one case. The genetic electrical, clinical and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
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Palencia, R., Hermoso, F., Blanco, A. et al. Congenital and hereditary myasthenia. Eur J Pediatr 138, 349–351 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00442516
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