Congenital myasthenic syndromes are a group of related disorders caused by inherited defects in the acetylcholine receptor.
Channelopathies include a wide range of neurologic diseases, including periodic paralysis , congenital myasthenic syndromes, malignant hypothermia, a form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and several other disorders.
Congenital myopathy (CM) is a term used for muscle disorders present at birth, including hundreds of distinct neuromuscular syndromes and disorders.
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and easy fatigability, particularly in the pelvic muscles and thighs.
Family history of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is a known risk factor for development of the disease, as is a personal history of smoking
Patients who develop Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome should be thoroughly screened for the presence of a previously undetected cancer
Patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome should be examined and then treated by both a neurologist and an appropriate cancer specialist (oncologist).
The first concern should be the appropriate treatment of that malignancy. Secondarily, treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome may include medications
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome may be diagnosed by demonstrating the presence of specific antibodies in the blood that are directed against aspects of the presynaptic nerve, such as the calcium channels.
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Immunoglobulin deficiencies are the result of congenital defects affecting the development and function of B lymphocytes (B-cells). There are two main points in the development of B-cells when defects can occur. First.
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The prognosis of individuals with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome varies widely. In fact, the most important element of prognosis involves the prognosis associated with any existing cancer.