Generalised myasthenia gravis (MG)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on generalised myasthenia gravis (mg): Ocular features Ptosis Diplopia Eyelid myotonia-like phenomenon Apraxia of eyelid opening Light sensitivity See Neurochecklist: “Ocular myasthenia gravis” Bulbopharyngeal features Head and neck features Head and neck signs…

Ocular features

  • Ptosis
  • Diplopia
  • Eyelid myotonia-like phenomenon
  • Apraxia of eyelid opening
  • Light sensitivity
  • See Neurochecklist: “Ocular myasthenia gravis”

Bulbopharyngeal features

Head and neck features

Head and neck signs

Limb girdle weakness

Respiratory muscle weakness

Chronic fatigue

Reported non-motor features

Outcome

Predictors of good outcome

References

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  5. Naum R, Morena J. Apraxia of eyelid opening in myasthenia gravis. JAMA Neurol 2025; 82:627.
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