42-year-old woman comes to clinic due to double vision and difficulty speaking and breathing. O/E there is bilateral ptosis, which is worse on the right. An ice pack is applied to her right eyelid, and the ptosis improves after several minutes. She reports having had a few episodes of double vision during the last 2 months, usually at the end of a long day. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?
Antibodies to presynaptic calcium channels.
Demyelination of the central nervous system.
Demyelination of the peripheral nervous system
Antibodies to acetylcholine receptors.
Boost your performance with adaptive practice tests
Practice every concept in the syllabus
Compare your speed and accuracy with your peers
Download the app and practice on the go