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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Diagnosis - ... : - Bedside: ice ... immunosuppressants - Meds ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Ocular Myasthenia ... non-localized EOM ... cogan sign and the ice ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #neurology
Rhombencephalitis
BACTERIAL
- Listeria (biphasic illness with bulbar dysfunction occurring later)
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Pneumococcus
- Brucella
- Borrelia (Lyme Disease)
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Viruses (HSV, EBV ... symptoms similar to myasthenia ... Miller-Fisher GBS; Positive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... • If ok with ICU ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis