| Paradoxical lid elevation with sustained upgaze: a sign of Lambert-Eaton syndrome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1922182 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are causes of acquired extraocular muscle weakness and ptosis. Exacerbation of ptosis after sustained upgaze is a clinically useful sign in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. A 54-year-old woman with established Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome exhibited transient improvement of her ptosis after sustained upgaze. We suggest that paradoxical lid elevation after sustained upgaze may be a clinically useful sign in distinguishing Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome from myasthenia gravis. |
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Authors:
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L A Breen; L Gutmann; J F Brick; J R Riggs |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Muscle & nerve Volume: 14 ISSN: 0148-639X ISO Abbreviation: Muscle Nerve Publication Date: 1991 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-11-18 Completed Date: 1991-11-18 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803146 Medline TA: Muscle Nerve Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 863-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Blepharoptosis
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etiology*,
physiopathology Diagnosis, Differential Electrophysiology Eye Movements / physiology Eyelids / physiopathology Female Humans Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome / complications, diagnosis* Middle Aged Myasthenia Gravis / diagnosis |
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