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Disease Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Name Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Synonyms Eaton-Lambert Myasthenic-Myopathic Syndrome | Eaton Lambert Myasthenic Syndrome | Eaton-Lambert Myasthenic Syndrome | Eaton-Lambert Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndrome | Eaton-Lambert Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndromes | Eaton Lambert Syndrome | Eaton-Lambert Syndrome | Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic-Myopathic Syndrome | Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic-Myopathic Syndromes | Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome | Lambert-Eaton Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndrome | Lambert-Eaton Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndromes | Lambert Eaton Syndrome | Lambert-Eaton Syndrome | Myasthenic Myopathic Syndrome of Eaton Lambert | Myasthenic-Myopathic Syndrome of Eaton-Lambert | Myasthenic Myopathic Syndrome of Lambert Eaton | Myasthenic-Myopathic Syndrome of Lambert-Eaton | Myasthenic Syndrome, Eaton-Lambert | Myasthenic Syndrome, Lambert Eaton | Myasthenic Syndrome, Lambert-Eaton | Myopathic Myasthenic Syndrome of Eaton Lambert | Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndrome of Eaton-Lambert | Myopathic-Myasthenic Syndrome of Lambert-Eaton | Syndrome, Eaton-Lambert | Syndrome, Eaton-Lambert Myasthenic | Syndrome, Lambert-Eaton | Syndrome, Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic
Definition An autoimmune disease characterized by weakness and fatigability of proximal muscles, particularly of the pelvic girdle, lower extremities, trunk, and shoulder girdle. There is relative sparing of extraocular and bulbar muscles. CARCINOMA, SMALL CELL of the lung is a frequently associated condition, although other malignancies and autoimmune diseases may be associated. Muscular weakness results from impaired impulse transmission at the NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION. Presynaptic calcium channel dysfunction leads to a reduced amount of acetylcholine being released in response to stimulation of the nerve. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp 1471)
Categories Cancer | Immune system disease | Nervous system disease
MeSH® ID D015624

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1. Diseases ← Neoplasms Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Neoplasms by Site Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Nervous System Neoplasms Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System Has associated chemicals Has associated genes ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes
2. Diseases ← Neoplasms Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Paraneoplastic Syndromes Has associated chemicals Has associated genes ← Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System Has associated chemicals Has associated genes ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes
3. Diseases ← Nervous System Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes
4. Diseases ← Nervous System Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Neurodegenerative Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System Has associated chemicals Has associated genes ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes
5. Diseases ← Nervous System Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Neuromuscular Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Neuromuscular Junction Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes
6. Diseases ← Immune System Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Autoimmune Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated exposure references ← Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Has associated chemicals Has associated genes

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