Dysphagia, Hoarseness, and Weakness in a 12-Year-Old Girl
Answer 3
Acute cerebellar ataxia.
Acute cerebellar ataxia can mimic weakness, but a careful neurologic examination will reveal that muscle strength is preserved. All of the other diseases listed may present with weakness and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
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