Author(s): Dr. Sushil Kumar Kar and Dr. Chandrakant Patra
Abstract: Myasthenia gravis is a rare type of autoimmune disease wherein the post-synaptic acetylcholine receptors at skeletal muscle’s neuromuscular junctions are destroyed by antibodies. The clinical presentation includes a specific distribution of motoric deficit with no involvement of sensory deficit that gets diminished with rest and usually worsens with excessive use. Hereby, we report a case of a man 35-year-old who presented with bilateral ptosis and diplopia to an ophthalmology outpatient department. Response to ice pack test was positive. Repetitive nerve stimulation demonstrated >15% decremental response. The patient was timely diagnosed and received necessary treatment that showed clinical improvement.
Dr. Sushil Kumar Kar, Dr. Chandrakant Patra. Case report of ocular myasthenia gravis. Int J Med Ophthalmol 2024;6(2):43-47. DOI: 10.33545/26638266.2024.v6.i2a.203