Double-Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in a Patient Presenting with Chronic Dysphagia: A Case Report-Double-Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in a Patient Presenting with Chronic Dysphagia: A Case Report

Double-Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis (MG) in a Patient Presenting with Chronic Dysphagia: A Case Report

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The video transcript discusses a 71-year-old female patient with a history of several medical conditions. She presented with chronic dysphagia and was diagnosed with esophageal dysmotility. Various tests were conducted, including a myasthenia panel which was negative. However, several months later, the patient developed new onset hypophonia and a single fiber EMG test confirmed a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. It was found that myasthenia gravis presenting as dysphagia is more common in elderly patients and can be the only symptom in some cases. Early diagnosis of this condition is important for improved outcomes.

Keywords

chronic dysphagia

esophageal dysmotility

myasthenia gravis

elderly patients

early diagnosis