Myasthenic Syndrome (Noun)
Meaning
A disease seen in patients with lung cancer and characterized by weakness and fatigue of hip and thigh muscles and an aching back; caused by antibodies directed against the neuromuscular junctions.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that affects the connection between nerves and muscles, causing muscle weakness and fatigue.
- A 65-year-old man with small cell lung cancer was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome after experiencing progressive weakness and fatigue in his lower limbs.
- Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is often associated with small cell lung cancer, and in some cases, the neurological symptoms may precede the diagnosis of cancer.
- Electromyography and blood tests were used to diagnose Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in a patient with a history of smoking and recent onset of muscle weakness.
- The treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome typically involves a combination of medications to manage symptoms and cancer therapies to address the underlying lung cancer.