Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / complications
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Diaphragm* / physiopathology
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Electromyography / methods
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / complications
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Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis*
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Myasthenia Gravis / etiology
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Myasthenia Gravis / physiopathology
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes / diagnosis*
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes / etiology
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Paraneoplastic Syndromes / physiopathology
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Respiratory Muscles / physiopathology