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Is tensilon test done?
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Rarely: While still useful as a discussion point to show how disruption of acetylcholine receptors causes myasthenia gravis, the tensilon test is slowly mbeing supplanted by laboratory and electrical tests that are more sensitive and reliable.
Answered 1/20/2017
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