Neurol. praxi. 2010;11(2):90-94

Practical experience with the clinical diagnosis of myasthenia gravis

MUDr.Jiří Pi»ha
Centrum myasthenia gravis, Neurologická klinika VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Myasthenia gravis is a clinically heterogeneous disease that is characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue, which is worse

after physical exertion or mental stress. This article summarizes the most common clinical manifestations and special investigation that

aim to establish the diagnosis of initial stages of development of the disease.

Keywords: myasthenia gravis, muscle weakness, fatigue, fluctuation, diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, dysarthria, myasthenic crisis

Published: April 1, 2010  Show citation

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