LAMBERT EATON SYNDROME Flashcards
1
Q
LEMS
A
SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
AB AGAINST THE VOLTAGE GATED CALCIUM CHANNEL ON PRESYNAPTIC SIDE
2
Q
LEMS SYMPTOMS
A
DECREASED DTR
PTOSIS
WEAKNESS OF PROXIMAL MUSCLES
DRY MOUTH
3
Q
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
A
AB AGAINST THE POST SYNAPTIC MEMBRANE
ACETYLCHOLINE RECEPTOR
OCULAR, BULBAR AND RESPIRATORY GROUPS AFFECTED
4
Q
LEMS VS MG
A
LEMA: ELECTRICAL STIMULATION WILL SHOW INCREASE IN ACTION POTENTIAL
MG: STIMULATION WILL SHOW DECREASE IN ACTION POTENTIAL