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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
in diminished muscle ... life-threatening Differential ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
Ligament • Bone • Muscle ... -60 minutes or longer ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... #rheumatology # ... approach #workup #differential
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
- Differential ... Diagnostic Tests ... Gottron sign) ... • Shawl sign • ... flexors, quadriceps, finger
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... muscle weakness ... purpura: strong sign ... retinopathy Lab Tests ... #diagnosis #rheumatology