Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome involving the diaphragm.
Inspiratory muscle function was assessed in a patient with the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome that developed in association with a bronchogenic carcinoma. Repetitive maximal inspiratory pressure measurements and the electromyographic response to phrenic nerve stimulation established involvement of the inspiratory muscles in general and the diaphragm specifically in this condition.
Wilcox
P G
PG
UBC Pulmonary Research Laboratory, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
Morrison
N J
NJ
Anzarut
A R
AR
Pardy
R L
RL
D000368:Aged; D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000150:complications; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000503:physiopathology; D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010257:Paraneoplastic Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology