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American family physician Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
A disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by
weakness of cranial and skeletal muscles. Autoantibodies
directed against acetylcholine receptors damage the motor
endplate portion of the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION, impairing the
transmission of impulses to skeletal muscles. Clinical
manifestations may include diplopia, ptosis, and weakness of
facial, bulbar, respiratory, and proximal limb muscles. The
disease may remain limited to the ocular muscles. THYMOMA is
commonly associated with this condition. (Adams et al.,
Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1459) Trochlear Nerve Diseases
Diseases of the fourth cranial (trochlear) nerve or its nucleus
in the midbrain. The nerve crosses as it exits the midbrain
dorsally and may be injured along its course through the intr