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Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis - Physical Exam Maneuvers
 • Sustained lateral gaze for seconds to elicit
Diagnosis of Myasthenia ... Gravis - Physical ... elicit fatigable diplopia ... • Lifting the ptotic ... #Gravis #PhysicalExam
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... of Myasthenia Gravis ... Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... , diplopia 2. ... #Gravis #diagnosis
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
non-localized EOM weakness ... Myasthenia gravis ... subsequently improved the diplopia ... anterior_seg_rocks #eyelid ... #clinical #video
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Vision - Differential ... Clinical Pearls ... • Look for ptosis ... • Myasthenia ... depressed, abducted, ptosis
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
Ptosis - Differential ... think about three clinical ... Myasthenia gravis ... and weakness of ... gravis • Ocular
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Eaton Syndrome, Myasthenia ... Gravis, Organophosphate ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... irregularities • Weakness ... Cardiac arrhythmia ... orbital edema, diplopia ... #differential #