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Lambert-Eaton Syndrome   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Myasthenic syndrome

Symptoms

Note: Symptoms are less prominent than those of myasthenia gravis.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

An examination shows weakness or paralysis that improves with activity. Reflexes may be decreased. There may be muscle atrophy (loss of muscle tissue).

A Tensilon test can be positive. A baseline muscle strength evaluation is performed. After Tensilon (edrophonium) or other short-acting neurotransmitter is given, there is a noticeable improvement of function.

EMG and nerve conduction velocity tests confirm the diagnosis, with improved function as contraction is prolonged or with repetitive stimulation.

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