Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Superficial anterior muscles

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

Alternative Names:

Myasthenic syndrome

Treatment:

The primary goal of treatment is to identify and treat any tumors or other underlying disorders. Plasmapheresis, where blood plasma is removed and replaced with fluid, may improve symptoms.

Prednisone or other medications that suppress the immune response may improve symptoms in some cases. Medications can also include anticholinesterase medications such as Neostigmine or Pyridostigmine.

Expectations (prognosis):

An important factor is whether there is an underlying tumor that can be treated. The symptoms of Lambert-Eaton syndrome may improve with treatment of the tumor and/or with suppressing the immune system. However, not all people respond well to treatment.

Complications:

Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this condition develop.

Review Date: 7/2/2004
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Campellone, M.D., Division of Neurology, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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