A 30-year-old woman presents with episodes of sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by laughter. Which diagnosis is most likely?
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Correct answer: Cataplexy
Cataplexy occurs in narcolepsy and causes sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions such as laughter.
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