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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... - 50%: Ptosis, diplopia ... chewing, loss of smile ... Limb- proximal weakness ... immunologic assay - MuSK
Drugs associated with worsening of Myasthenia Gravis (MG):
•	D-penicillamine 
•	Botulinum toxin.
•	Telithromycin
•	Fluoroquinolones 
•	Quinine
•	Magnesium
•	Macrolide antibiotics 
•	Corticosteroids (may cause transient
with worsening of Myasthenia ... Gravis (MG): • ... because of bulbar weakness ... ocularmyasthenia #ptosis #diplopia ... #VC #NIF #PEF #
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
non-localized EOM weakness ... Myasthenia gravis ... suspected and anti-ACh ... subsequently improved the diplopia ... #clinical #video