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September 10, 2025Journal of clinical pediatrics.0 citations

Unilateral Ptosis and Eyelid Edema in Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis Case

What is Your Suspected Diagnosis? A Challenging Case of Unilateral Ptosis with Eyelid Edema in a Pediatric Patient

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TTT. Balasubramanian ThiagarajanStanley Medical CollegeMHMaedot A. HaymeteCarilion ClinicAKAmy Kryder

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Case report identifies juvenile myasthenia gravis in a child with ptosis, suggesting interdisciplinary diagnosis approaches.

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  • The diagnosis of juvenile myasthenia gravis was confirmed with a positive antibody panel.
  • Initial symptoms included eyelid drooping and were misattributed to eye irritation and infection.
  • Diagnostic challenges highlight the need for careful differential diagnosis in rare diseases like JMG.
  • Management strategies may involve tailored treatments such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.
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Thiagarajan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ae7f54b1d3bfb60e6f45https://doi.org/10.52338/jocp.2025.4930
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