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Arch Intern Med 157: 499– 408 349 LEMS (Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome) Genetic testing NCV/EMG Laboratory Imaging Biopsy ++ Antibodies against Rule out lung Repetitive voltage gated and abdomen stimulation calcium channels carcinoma SFEMG (VGCC) order ibuprofen 400 mg fast delivery. Also associated functional situation with N-type Ca channel antibodies (35%). GAD antibodies, thyroid antibodies, parietal cell antibodies, anti-Hu and muscle nicotinic AchR antibodies have been observed. Voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC) can be detected in 95% of patients with cancer-associated LEMS and in 90% of patients without cancer. Patients report proximal weakness of legs and arms as well as autonomic Symptoms symptoms (dry mouth and eyes). The symptoms may precede the detection of cancer by many years. Proximal weakness and areflexia are the most prominent findings upon exam- Signs ination. Brief, sustained exercise of maximum voluntary contraction may im- prove strength, and reflexes may reappear after repeated tendon percussion (“facilitation” – a well known bedside test). Associated neurological conditions: Anti-Hu syndrome Ataxia Encephalopathy Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration Other autoimmune diseases 350 Paraneoplastic: The most frequent cancer association is with small cell lung cancer. Rarely, LEMS has been associated with lymphoma, cancer of the prostate, and thymo- ma. Associated autoimmune diseases: LEMS can be found in association with other autoimmune diseases. Exacerbations: Anesthesia, or waning from respiration. Antibiotics: aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones Ca++ channel blockers Iodinated intravenous X-ray contrast agents Magnesium Neuromuscular blocking agents Diagnosis Antibody testing: Antibodies against presynaptic voltage-gated calcium channels can be found.
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