An Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease involving the postsynaptic receptors in the neuromuscular junction, characterized by weakness of the muscles. Ocular myasthenia gravis is a subtype of disease where weakness of oculomotor muscles usually occurs with the presence of ptosis. MG is considered a rare disease in pediatric age groups. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and immune-modifying medications are usually the mainstays of medication. We report here, a case of a 2-year-old that presented with ptosis and was diagnosed as ocular myasthenia gravis. Our case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and treatments followed.