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Myasthenia gravis Flashcards

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Associations

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Thymomas

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investigations

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single fibre electromyography
antibodies to acetylcholine receptors
Tensilon test

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Tensilon test

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IV edrophonium reduces muscle weakness temporarily - not commonly used any more due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmia

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Mx

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Pyridostigmine

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Mx of myasthenic crisis

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plasmapheresis
intravenous immunoglobulins

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