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Myasthenia Gravis, Tensilon Test

Myasthenia Gravis, Tensilon Test
In myasthenia gravis coordinated eye movements are impeded and the lid droops Upper picture). After injection of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) the lid elevates and eye muscle function is improved (lower picture).
Woodward, Julie, M.D., NC, M.D., Durham
C70.0
Neuro-Ophthalmology -> Ocular Motor Disorders -> Myasthenia Gravis
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