Understanding Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
By Dr. Brandon Taylor, MD · · Orthopedics
This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Orthopedics service line explains Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in plain language.
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Topic: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. A neuromuscular junction disease that is characterized by an abnormality of acetylcholine (ACh) release at the neuromuscular junction which results from an autoimmune attack against voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC) on the presynaptic motor nerve terminal.
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