The Presentation and Workup of Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Event Details
Course introduction: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a common autoimmune disease affecting neuromuscular signaling, which can manifest subtly as fluctuating ptosis or as severely as respiratory failure. Accurate diagnosis of myasthenia
Event Details
Course introduction:
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a common autoimmune disease affecting neuromuscular signaling, which can manifest subtly as fluctuating ptosis or as severely as respiratory failure. Accurate diagnosis of myasthenia requires identifying subtle physical exam findings and correlating them with laboratory results and electrophysiologic data. This presentation reviews the common presentation of myasthenia gravis, the diagnostic work up, and the evaluation of suspected seronegative patients.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this eseminar the participants will be able to:
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- Review the physiology of the neuromuscular junction.
- Review the presentation, and serologic and electrophysiologic workup of myasthenia gravis.
- Discuss the differential of seronegative myasthenia gravis.
- Discuss the role of single fiber EMG in the evaluation of seronegative myasthenic patients
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEC by AAET – American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists
Speakers for this event
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Dr. Matthew Baer
Dr. Matthew Baer
MD, PhD
Dr. Matthew Baer grew up in New York City and initially attended the University of Virginia for Architecture before switching to studying circadian biology, and ultimately deciding upon going to medical school. Dr. Baer completed his MD-PhD at Virginia Commonwealth University where his PhD work involved studying the role of astrocytes in brain injury repair. He also completed his general neurology residency and fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Currently, Dr. Baer is practicing general neurology with a focus on neuromuscular and neuro-ophthalmologic disorders.
MD, PhD
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Location
ONLINE eSeminar
