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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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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Respiratory Insufficiency / Acetylcholine / Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / Electromyography / Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / Lung / Myasthenia Gravis Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Clinical Neurology Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Respiratory Insufficiency / Acetylcholine / Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / Electromyography / Small Cell Lung Carcinoma / Lung / Myasthenia Gravis Limits: Aged / Humans Language: English Journal: Journal of Clinical Neurology Year: 2011 Type: Article