Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome
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lambert-eaton-myasthenic-syndrome-271-12154237
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Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome
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Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness of the limbs. It is also known as myasthenic syndrome, Eaton–Lambert syndrome, and when related to cancer, carcinomatous myopathy. Around 60% of those with LEMS have an underlying malignancy, most commonly small-cell lung cancer; it is therefore regarded as a paraneoplastic syndrome. It is the result of antibodies against presynaptic voltage-gated calcium channels, and likely other nerve term
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert%E2%80%93Eaton_myasthenic_syndrome
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2024-04-16T00:43:05Z
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