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Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
Causes of Proximal ... disease • Myasthenia ... gravis • Muscular ... Myopathy #mimics #diagnosis ... #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... disorder of the ... Autoimmune: thyroid, Sjogren ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... Parkinson's • Myasthenia ... Gravis Pharmacologic ... • Somatization Disorder
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Comorbid autoimmune disorders ... syndrome, Myasthenia ... gravis, Many others ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... #neurology #symptoms
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... - Differential Diagnosis ... weakness (GBS, Myasthenia ... gravis) - Obstructive ... #AcidBase #disorders
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
Causes of Dysarthria ... IX, X, XII • Myasthenia ... Gravis • Muscular ... Paraneoplastic Disorder ... #Dysarthria #Neurology