LAMBERT EATON SYNDROME Flashcards

1
Q

LEMS

A

SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER

AB AGAINST THE VOLTAGE GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL ON PRESYNAPTIC SIDE

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2
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LEMS SYMPTOMS

A

DECREASED DTR
PTOSIS
WEAKNESS OF PROXIMAL MUSCLES
DRY MOUTH

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3
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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS

A

AB AGAINST THE POST SYNAPTIC MEMBRANE
ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR
OCULAR, BULBAR AND RESPIRATORY GROUPS AFFECTED

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4
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LEMS VS MG

A

LEMA: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION WILL SHOW INCREASE IN ACTION POTENTIAL

MG: STIMULATION WILL SHOW DECREASE IN ACTION POTENTIAL

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