Seropositive Myasthenia Gravis Associated with Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 43-46, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-103346
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is well known to be a classical paraneoplastic syndrome of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC). Three cases of seronegative myasthenia gravis (MG) and SCLC were previously reported. CASE REPORT A 65-year-old man developed a severe progressive respiratory failure with clinical features of MG. Tests showed a decremental response in the repetitive nerve stimulation test, abnormal single-fiber electromyography, and positive acetylcholine receptor antibody. SCLC was confirmed by the lung biopsy.CONCLUSIONS:
This case represents the first case of seropositive MG and SCLC.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Paraneoplastic Syndromes
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Acetylcholine
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Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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Electromyography
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Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
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Lung
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Myasthenia Gravis
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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