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Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie 4/2011

01.08.2011 | Case Report

Candida esophagitis as the cause of swallowing disturbances in an 85-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis

verfasst von: S. Ebert, K.-P. Schweiger, R. Nau, MD MSc

Erschienen in: Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie | Ausgabe 4/2011

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Abstract

An 85-year-old man with myasthenia gravis was successfully treated with methotrexate (10 mg/week), pyridostigmine and prednisolone (0–30 mg/day) for over 10 years. Then, he developed dysphagia and lost weight. Gastroscopy revealed Candida esophagitis. The patient received nystatin for 2 weeks. Methotrexate was stopped, and immunosuppressive therapy was continued with prednisolone alone. The patient has now remained in good condition for over 1 year. Although dysphagia is a typical symptom of myasthenia gravis, swallowing disturbances should not be attributed hastily to this disease, since they may also be a complication of therapy.
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Metadaten
Titel
Candida esophagitis as the cause of swallowing disturbances in an 85-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis
verfasst von
S. Ebert
K.-P. Schweiger
R. Nau, MD MSc
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2011
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Zeitschrift für Gerontologie und Geriatrie / Ausgabe 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0948-6704
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-1269
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00391-011-0213-2

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