title: Myasthenia gravis by another name: an elusive imposter.
abstract: A patient with procainamide-induced "pseudo" myasthenia gravis is presented. This clinical entity is discussed in terms of its clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment. Attention is directed to the importance of role of the ophthalmologist in making the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Naval Hospital San Diego 92134-5000.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Blanton
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Sawyer
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D011342:Procainamide / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D011342:Procainamide