Suspected Bulbar-Predominant Myasthenia Gravis Exacerbation in an Older Adult With Respiratory Deterioration and Silent Aspiration: A Case Report

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Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction characterized by fluctuating skeletal muscle weakness. Bulbar-predominant exacerbations may be difficult to recognize in older adults with multiple comorbidities, particularly when respiratory deterioration is initially attributed to cardiopulmonary disease. We report the case of an 83-year-old woman with generalized acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive MG, dementia with behavioral disturbance, moderate chronic...

Source: PubMed - functional neurological disorder Published 18 Oct 2026 Imported 18 Oct 2026 Relevancy: Not reviewed

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