Anemia and myasthenia gravis (MG) are two pathological situations more often reported in the female population. Their association is frequent and of multifactorial origin. Japanese clinicians and biologists sought to find out more by studying a cohort of patients who consulted the Keio University Hospital in Tokyo throughout 2021.
- 215 women diagnosed and/or followed for MG were included in the study.
- Their haematological status was studied to determine those with old or new anaemia, and to compare the two groups (85 vs. 130).
- The presence of anaemia was predictive of a poorer score on the MG quality of life scales.
- The use of immunosuppressive drugs was often the cause of the anaemia.
