Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg | Volume 6, Issue 3 | Case Report | Open Access

Myasthenia Gravis: A Differential for Foreign Body Aspiration in Adolescent

Yuan M^*1 and Stegehuis H²

¹Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
²Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand

^*Correspondance to: Mengqi Yuan, 

Abstract

Foreign body aspiration is uncommon in adolescents. When faced with foreign body aspiration at an unusual age, it is important to consider potential underlying causes. We present a 14-yearold girl who presented to the emergency department twice over a 6 months period, both times aspirating whilst eating. Myasthenia Gravis was suspected and subsequently diagnosed.

Keywords:

Foreign body; Aspiration; Adolescent; Myasthenia gravis

Citation:

Yuan M, Stegehuis H. Myasthenia Gravis: A Differential for Foreign Body Aspiration in Adolescent. Am J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023; 6(3): 1231..