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Does normal emg (single fiber and repetitive nerve stimulation) completely rule out the possibility of congenital myasthenia?

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Dr. Ilya Averbuch answered

NOT immune part: Myasthenia is an immune attack against the muscle succinylcholine receptors. Immune attack cannot be seen on the EMG; only the muscle damage can, which is not immediate. By the way, MG is just one of MANY abnormal neuromuscular conditions.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Does normal emg (single fiber and repetitive nerve stimulation) completely rule out the possibility of congenital myasthenia?

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Dr. Ilya Averbuch answered

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