Abstract
The association of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and myasthenia gravis is well known. However, the association between SLE and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is described in only 2 cases. We describe the case of a 31- year old woman with SLE who presented with severe, predominantly proximal muscle weakness of subacute onset. The diagnosis of LEMS was based on her distinctive clinical and electrophysiological findings. She was treated successfully with plasmapheresis and oral prednisone. She remains in remission 6 months after this episode.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1292-1294 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Rheumatology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 7 |
State | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- LAMBERT-EATON MYASTHENIC SYNDROME
- MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
- NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION
- SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Immunology