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July 1, 2025International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research

Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis Simulating Bell’s Palsy in a 3-year-old Female – A Unique Clinical Presentation

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SGSangeeta GuptaMGMahendra K. GuptaNSNeha Singh

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Overview

Case report shows juvenile MG presenting as bell's palsy in a 3-year-old, suggesting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • This case highlights myasthenia gravis' ability to mimic other neurological disorders, complicating diagnosis.
  • A key symptom in this patient was bilateral ptosis, initially leading to a misdiagnosis of bell's palsy.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed through acetylcholine receptor antibody test and various clinical assessments.
  • Awareness of overlapping neurological conditions is crucial for proper diagnosis and management in such cases.

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Gupta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af3e49cf1dd9ea359eb627https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_147_25
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