Q: What other conditions can occur in association with myasthenia gravis?
A: Myasthenia usually occurs in isolation with other diseases. Some of the conditions that may arise in association are:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile-onset diabetes
- Asthma
- Thyroid disease
- Certain cancers (such as breast, uterus, colon and pineal gland)
- Thymoma
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Q: Should eye surgery be considered?
A: Surgey can be useful for conditions like ptosis and strabismus that are related to myasthenia gravis.
