Skill Checkup: A 57-Year-Old Woman With Dyspnea, Droopy Right Eye, and Mild Crackles at Both Lower Lung Fields

Raghav Govindarajan, MD

May 06, 2022

Myasthenia gravis is the correct answer. Answers a, b, and c might be considered in the differential diagnosis. However, because of its specificity, testing for autoantibodies against the acetylcholine receptor antibodies should be performed on all patients with suspected myasthenia gravis. Demonstration of binding antibodies, possible in up to 90% of patients with the generalized disease, provides the laboratory confirmation of myasthenia gravis.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Next Section

Any views expressed above are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of WebMD or Medscape.

Cite this: Raghav Govindarajan. Skill Checkup: A 57-Year-Old Woman With Dyspnea, Droopy Right Eye, and Mild Crackles at Both Lower Lung Fields - Medscape - May 06, 2022.

Comments

Commenting is limited to medical professionals. To comment please Log-in.

Comments on Medscape are moderated and should be professional in tone and on topic. You must declare any conflicts of interest related to your comments and responses. Please see our Commenting Guide for further information. We reserve the right to remove posts at our sole discretion.