Ocular myasthenia gravis in a setting of thyrotoxicosis

Abstract

Ocular myasthenia gravis in conjunction with thyroid disorders, although rare, has been reported in the past. However, the similarity in the presentation of both the entities and the tendency of myasthenia gravis to get overlooked easily, even by experienced clinicians, necessitates a thorough knowledge, a strong consideration, and a vigilant approach, to aid in its diagnosis. We discuss a case of a female in a thyrotoxic state, with symptoms of ocular myasthenia gravis, and a brief overview of this entity.

Keywords

• Graves′ disease
• hyperthyroidism
• ocular myasthenia gravis
• thyrotoxicosis