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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Neck: “dropping ... Myotonic dystrophy - Brain ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... Check Vitamin B12 ... ruled out • Brain ... MRI: Check for brain ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
fires, heating pads ... patches on the face, neck ... acute Parvovirus B19 ... days of life in newborns ... #differential #diagnosis
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
weakness in the neck ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... had more severe disease ... positive patients Treatment
Cryptococcal meningitis on T2 MRI
30 M from sub-Saharan Africa presents w/ progressive Headache x1 mo, +neck
Headache x1 mo, +neck ... organism (soap bubble sign ... Standard treatment ... University Infectious Diseases ... meningitis #T2 #MRI #Brain