Case study illustrates ocular myasthenia gravis associated with thymus gland hyperplasia, suggesting a notable link.
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is caused by antibodies directed at acetylcholine receptors or functionally related proteins in the postsynaptic membrane at the neuromuscular junction. Diagnosis of ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG) relies on clinical assessment, detection of acetylcholine receptor antibody and thymus gland enlargement. MG is more common in males in the sixth to seventh decade, whereas in females it is seen in the third decade. About 70% of patients with myasthenia may have thymic hyperplasia and 10%–15% may harbour a thymoma. Herein, we are presenting a case of bilateral OMG with thymus gland hyperplasia.
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Sujit Das (2025) studied this question.
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