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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

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Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: Understanding the Rare Neuromuscular Disorder Introduction Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. This condition is caused by the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking the voltage-gated calcium channels in the nerve endings, disrupting the release of neurotransmitters…