A case report on isolated dysphagia: An uncommon presentation of myasthenia gravis

Abstract

Etiologies of dysphagia are variable including neuromuscular disorders. The clinical manifestations vary according to the group of muscles being involved. We herein present the case of a patient where dysphagia was the sole manifestation of an underlying myasthenia gravis. Our case highlights the importance of having a high suspicion for neuromuscular disorders in middle aged patients presenting with dysphagia, especially when the work-up for an underlying primary GI pathology is negative.