Abstract
A 58-year old male with a history of diplopic episodes in his 20's, followed by a remission, is presented. Almost 40 years later, onset of systemic symptoms with an exacerbation of his ocular symptoms ensued. Diagnostic testing and therapeutic management for ocular and systemic myasthenia is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Blepharoptosis / etiology
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Diplopia / etiology
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Eye Diseases / complications
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Eye Diseases / diagnosis*
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Eye Diseases / drug therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Myasthenia Gravis / complications
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Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis*
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Myasthenia Gravis / drug therapy
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Prednisone / therapeutic use
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Pyridostigmine Bromide / therapeutic use
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Visual Acuity
Substances
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Pyridostigmine Bromide
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Prednisone