Neuroendocrine lung tumors and disorders of the neuromuscular junction.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
We report four cases of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) or myasthenia gravis (MG) associated with pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma having prolonged survival. The tumors were atypical carcinoid or large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. LEMS is associated with several neuroendocrine carcinomas. Because some neuroendocrine carcinomas have a better prognosis, aggressive tissue diagnosis of lung cancer in LEMS is warranted. Whether the association between MG and atypical carcinoid is a significant co-occurrence is uncertain.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Burns, TM; Juel, VC; Sanders, DB; Phillips, LH
Published Date
- April 22, 1999
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 52 / 7
Start / End Page
- 1490 - 1491
PubMed ID
- 10227641
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0028-3878
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1212/wnl.52.7.1490
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States