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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
in diminished muscle ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Respiratory muscles ... stimulation - Single fiber ... #management #neurology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential Diagnosis ... the upper and lower ... and peripheral nerves ... Joints: myalgia and muscle ... Vasculitis: • Fevers
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis Differential Diagnosis ... Vasculitis: • Fevers ... weakness • Nerves ... Cogan syndrome: Ocular
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... disruption of the muscle ... fibers of the LES ... #Achalasia #diagnosis ... #management #treatment