Lambert-eaton myasthenic syndrome in association with transitional cell carcinoma: a previously unrecognized association.
The Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is known to occur with, or precede, a variety of malignancies, most commonly oat cell carcinoma of the lung. We report the first case of this syndrome associated with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder and ureter. A brief review of published reports on the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment is included.
Collins
D R
DR
Department of Medicine for the Elderly, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Connolly
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S
Burns
M
M
Offiah
L
L
Grainger
R
R
Walsh
J B
JB
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015624:Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014516:Ureteral Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery