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Myasthenia gravis is the most common neuromuscular disease. In elderly people it is often misdiagnosed as transient ischemic attack or stroke because of their shared symptoms, including muscle weakness, fatigue, and speech and swallowing disturbances. Here, we report on a case of delayed diagnosis that led to myasthenia crisis, and review the differential diagnosis and management of the disease.
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