Specified Diseases of Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
What is it?
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency is a rare condition, which could be genetic or acquired, characterized by increased sensitivity to muscle relaxants substances given in anesthesia. Most people with this disorder will not know of its existence until they will get exposed to the muscle relaxants succinylcholine or mivacurium.
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Additional names
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- Pseudocholinesterase deficiency
Signs & symptoms
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency makes the muscles relax for a few hours after receiving succinylcholine or mivacurium.
Diagnosis
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency may be suspected if someone has a hard time recovering from anesthesia. Diagnosis could be done by a blood test to measure pseudocholinesterase enzyme activity. If it’s a genetic condition, genetic testing may be done.
Treatment
There is no treatment but to avoid getting these certain medications.
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