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What diseases could be mistaken for myasthenia gravis?

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Muscle weakness: Other reasons for decreased use of muscles. This could be muscle diseases and neurological diseases. The usual clue is the occular involvement.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 7/30/2017

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