


Myasthenia Treatment in Liv Hospital Ulus
About the clinic
Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul, Turkey offers specialized diagnostic services for myasthenia gravis. A basic diagnostic consultation package costs around $1,495, while a more comprehensive workup with advanced testing may run around $3,305. The hospital is JCI-accredited and provides a complete, multi-day diagnostic stay under the care of a neurology specialist.
Dr. Ayhan Öztürk, a Neurology specialist, oversees the diagnostic evaluation for myasthenia gravis. He conducts consultations and plans the necessary investigations to confirm a diagnosis and guide treatment.
Diagnostic Procedures for Myasthenia Gravis
The clinic offers a full spectrum of advanced neurological diagnostics. These tests help confirm myasthenia and identify underlying causes.
- Neurology consultation: Initial examination with a specialist (approximately $160-200).
- Electromyography (EMG): This nerve and muscle function test has several protocols. These include a routine screening EMG (around $670) and a specialized myasthenia protocol EMG (around $745).
- Advanced Imaging: Chest CT scans check for thymoma and cost around $635-700 with contrast. A brain MRI without contrast is typically about $805.
- Antibody Testing: Key blood tests identify specific antibodies. The anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody test is around $112. The anti-VGKC antibody test is approximately $130. A broader paraneoplastic panel of 12 markers may cost around $507.
- Laboratory panels: Comprehensive bloodwork panels range from $450 to $940.
Diagnostic Packages
Liv Hospital Ulus provides structured diagnostic packages. These streamline the process for patients.
- Basic myasthenia workup costs around $1,495. It includes a neurology exam, laboratory tests, a chest CT, an anti-AChR antibody test, and a paraneoplastic panel. Flights and accommodation are not included.
- Comprehensive myasthenia diagnosis is around $3,305. This package covers a doctor consultation, an EMG myasthenia protocol, a chest CT with contrast, a brain MRI, and all necessary lab tests. It excludes travel and extended hotel stays.
This structured approach ensures a thorough evaluation. It helps create an accurate diagnosis and a clear treatment plan. Contact the clinic to discuss your diagnostic needs.
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Liv Hospital Ulus: more details about the clinic
Liv Hospital, located in Ulus, Istanbul, is a leading healthcare facility 30 minutes from Istanbul’s International Airport. Spanning 30,000 m², it houses 50 specialized clinics, three of which are Centers of Excellence, treating 50,000 international patients annually.
Key Centers and Services:
Bone Marrow Transplant Center. With over 1,000 procedures performed, the center offers autologous and allogeneic transplants, using stem cells from bone marrow, peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood for patients aged 18 and above.
Cancer Center. Liv provides comprehensive cancer care, including Cold Cap Therapy to minimize hair loss during chemotherapy, TrueBeamSTx radiotherapy, IORT for tumor removal, HIPEC for abdominal cancers, and Oncogramme testing to personalize treatment. The Pediatric Oncology Council tailors pediatric oncology treatment plans.
Robotic Surgery Center. Certified by the SRC Excellence Center, Liv Hospital offers minimally invasive surgeries using robotic technology, reducing recovery time, bleeding, and pain and focusing on tumors in various organs.
Neurological Sciences Center. Liv’s specialists have performed 256 neurosurgeries with a 91% survival rate, treating neurological disorders with advanced technologies and specialized units.
Orthopedic Clinic. Using the MakoPlasty robotic system, Liv’s orthopedic team performs minimally invasive knee replacements with a 97% success rate. The clinic collaborates with AOSpine for trauma and joint surgeries.
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