Abstract
The electrophysiological data of 23 adult patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) have been reviewed. Lung carcinoma was disclosed in 17. In six cases with an EMG follow-up ranging between one and 17 years no carcinoma was detected. The results of repetitive nerve stimulation test (RNS) were not statistically different between the 2 groups. Low CMAP ulnar amplitude was present in all patients (mean: 1.7 mV). Decremental response at low rate of stimulation (3 Hz) was present in 17/20 (means: 30%). An abnormal incremental response at high rate of stimulation was present in all cases (mean: 826%). The authors emphasize the interest of a 50 Hz stimulation for 4 s. Increase of the 'F-wave' amplitude was noticed in some cases. Electrophysiological changes suggestive of an associated mild neuropathy were noticed in eight patients but H-reflex was present in 3/3 cases. SFEMG abnormalities were found in 6/6 cases. In one case, stimulated SFEMG showed more blockings and an increased jitter with low rate of stimulation. In one case the electrical pattern of RNS could be misinterpreted as myasthenia gravis in one tested muscle only. The author's results suggest that CMAP amplitude and RNS test could be used to appreciate the short-term improvement of LEMS with treatment and in some cases for the long-term follow-up.
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