| Myasthenia gravis masquerading as post-poliomyelitis syndrome. | |
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PMID: 16546772 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 79-year-old man with previous bulbar poliomyelitis developed dysphagia and was diagnosed as having post-polio syndrome. Over 2 years, his swallowing deteriorated and he suffered an aspiration pneumonia. Only after the subsequent development of fatigue and facial weakness was myasthenia gravis diagnosed. Diagnostic criteria for post-polio syndrome include the exclusion of all other neurological conditions such as myasthenia gravis. Moreover, in any instance where a patient develops new symptoms, it is advisable to reconsider the original diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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Rajiv Singh; Brian Pentland |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Volume: 38 ISSN: 1650-1977 ISO Abbreviation: J Rehabil Med Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-20 Completed Date: 2006-05-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101088169 Medline TA: J Rehabil Med Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 136-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Rehabilitation Medicine Unit, Astley Ainslie Hospital, Edinburgh, UK. rajiv.singh@lpct.scot.nhs.uk |
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Aged Diagnosis, Differential Humans Male Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis* Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / diagnosis* |
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