Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf autoimmune disease
muscular dystrophy
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LEMS
gptkbp:affects neuromuscular junction
gptkbp:associatedWith Small Cell Lung Cancer
gptkbp:autoantibodyTarget P/Q-type voltage-gated calcium channels
gptkbp:causedBy autoantibodies against voltage-gated calcium channels
gptkbp:diagnosedBy electromyography
antibody testing
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis gptkb:myasthenia_gravis
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1956
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:G70.3
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Lee_Eaton
gptkb:Edward_Lambert
gptkbp:onset adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:symptom muscle weakness
autonomic dysfunction
dry mouth
difficulty walking
reduced tendon reflexes
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:3,4-diaminopyridine
gptkb:pyridostigmine
immunosuppressants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:3,4-diaminopyridine
gptkb:LEMS
gptkb:small_cell_lung_carcinoma
gptkb:paraneoplastic_syndromes
gptkb:Small_cell_lung_cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7