Abstract:Dear Editor, Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder of neuromuscular transmission caused by antibodies targeting postsynaptic muscle end plates at the neuromuscular junction. 1 The cardinal symptom of MG is fluctuating weakness of voluntary muscles. 1 An 82-year-old male presented with an 8-month history of slowly progressive dysphagia and weakness predominantly involving the proximal muscles of the upper limbs. No fatigability, myalgia, cramps, fasciculation, dysarthria, shortness of breath, or sens… Show more
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