Acute onset of Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome in prostate adenocarcinoma: a case report

Authors

  • Nicu Cătălin Drăghici
  • Elena Olariu
  • Tudor Dimitrie Lupescu
  • Fior Dafin Mureșanu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/mpr-2541

Keywords:

Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome, voltage-gated calcium channels, neurophysiology

Abstract

Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare disorder of the neuromuscular junction. The representative clinical triad consists of proximal muscular weakness, areflexia and autonomic dysfunction. The diagnosis is based on the clinical findings confirmed by voltage-gated calcium channels antibody titer and neurophysiology. We present a 69 year old male with prostate adenocarcinoma and 30 years history of smoking, referred for muscle weakness in the lower limbs and difficulty to climb the stairs.

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Published

2023-08-15

How to Cite

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Drăghici NC, Olariu E, Lupescu TD, Mureșanu FD. Acute onset of Lambert Eaton myasthenic syndrome in prostate adenocarcinoma: a case report. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2023 Aug. 15 [cited 2025 Oct. 5];97(1):95-8. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/2541

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Case Report