Showing posts with label Lambert-Eaton syndrome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lambert-Eaton syndrome. Show all posts

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Lambert-Eaton syndrome

Autoantibodies to presynaptic Ca channels  ====>
                  decdrease  ACh release =====>
                                 proximal muscle weakness

Muscle weakness starts with extremities and moves UP.

Weakness improves upon activity.

Ass. with small cell lung cancer.