Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome: report of two cases

Two cases of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, in female patients whose neoplasm investigation was negative, are reported. Repetitive stimulation of ulnar nerve showed an incremental response (+187% and +198%). Needle EMG was normal in one of them, however, the other patient showed fibrillation potentials, positive sharp waves, potentials of low amplitude and short duration. The authors discuss the clinical, electrophysiological, and pathological features of the disease, as well as some aspects of the treatment and follow-up of these patients.

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Main Authors: SCOLA,ROSANA H., IWAMOTO,FÁBIO M., RAMOS,CÁSSIO S., SANDERSON,ANGELA M., LOPARDO,DIEGO, CANTARELLI,ALESSANDRA, WATANABE,MARCELO, HORTA,WALTER, WERNECK,LINEU CESAR
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 1998
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X1998000300017
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