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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... with: - Thymic tumors ... chewing, loss of smile ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay -
around the knee on XRay ... flame/blade of grass ... sign • Parosteal ... #Tumors #Diagnosis ... #msk #lesions #
Diagram of different types of bone tumors that can occur around the knee on XRay
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around the knee on XRay ... flame/blade of grass ... sign • Parosteal ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #XRay #MSK #pediatrics
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
non-localized EOM weakness ... Myasthenia gravis ... such as cogan sign ... , and always ask ... #clinical #video
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... antibodies - MuSK-positive ... for thymoma, a tumor ... #Gravis #diagnosis ... #management #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac ... system: Brain tumor ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia ... Gravis - Lack ... of UMN/LMN signs