Flashcards in myasthenia graves and LES Deck (10)
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MG - autoantibodies to ?
post synaptic Ach receptors
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features of MG?
muscles become progressively weaker after periods of activity and slowly improve after rest
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what conditions is MG associated with?
autoimmune conditions such as SLE
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Where on the body does MG affect?
face, neck, limb girdles, eyes, dysphagia and diplopia
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why do you get diplopia?
extra ocular muscle weakness
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Investigations MG?
single fibre electromyography
CT to exclude thyoma
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CK levels in MG?
normal
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treatment of MG?
long acting acetylcholine esterase
pyridostigmine MGP
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what do you get antibodies against in Lambert Eaton Syndrome?
pre synaptic voltage gated calcium channels
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