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September 30, 2025CureusOpen Access

Myasthenic Crisis in a Patient Initially Treated for Transient Ischaemic Attack and Infection: A Case Report

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AAAditya K Adhikarla

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Overview

Case report demonstrates respiratory failure from myasthenic crisis in a patient initially diagnosed with TIA, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • Myasthenic crisis can develop in patients initially misdiagnosed, leading to respiratory failure and ICU admission.
  • The patient presented with ptosis and diplopia, ultimately requiring ventilatory support due to pneumonia and hypoxia.
  • Neurological review and history-taking led to the diagnosis of myasthenic crisis confirmed by antibody presence and EMG results.
  • Timely multidisciplinary management is crucial for recovery in cases of suspected myasthenic crisis in patients with complex presentations.

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Aditya K Adhikarla (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc1e3b8a7d58c25ebb1b2chttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93511
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