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Seizure as an Atypical Presentation of Myasthenia Gravis: A Rare but Critical Diagnostic Challenge
Huda Faisal1, Chanchan1, Karan Chaman Lal2
1Department of Medicine Peoples University of Medical & Health Sciences Nawabshah Sindh Pakistan.
Abstract:
A 27-year-old male patient with a known case of epilepsy and also recently diagnosed with myasthenia gravis presented with dysphagia, respiratory distress, and seizures. Despite timely intervention, he progressed into septic shock during a myasthenic crisis and succumbed to cardiopulmonary arrest. The underlying autoimmune nature of this condition shows a clinically significant and rare overlap between myasthenia gravis and epilepsy. This case emphasizes the importance of early detection and careful drug selection or management in neuromuscular and neurological disorders.
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