Myasthenic crisis: differential diagnosis

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Myasthenic crisis: differential diagnosis. Botulism, Diphtheritic polyneuropathy, West Nile virus, Rabies, Tetanus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Infections and toxins

  • Botulism
  • Diphtheritic polyneuropathy
  • West Nile virus
  • Rabies
  • Tetanus
  • Spider bite
  • Snake venom
  • Organophosphate overdose

Peripheral nerve disorders

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Anterior horn cell (AHC) disorders

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Neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorders

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Myopathies

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Muscular dystrophies

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Drugs

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Central differentials

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References

  1. Thanvi BR, Lo TC. Update on myasthenia gravis. Postgrad Med J 2004; 80:690-700.
  2. Godoy DA, Mello LJ, Masotti L, Napoli MD. The myasthenic patient in crisis: an update of the management in Neurointensive Care Unit. Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2013; 71:627-639.

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