Small Cell Lung Cancer Recurred as Metastatic Brain Tumor in Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Showing Complete Remission

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J Korean Assoc EMG Electrodiagn Med 2011;13(1):55-58.
Published online June 1, 2011.

Abstract

We present a patient of Lamber-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) with small cell lung cancer recurred as metastatic brain tumor after one year of remission. This is a case of remitted LEMS by chemotherapy with regardless of tumor recurrence. Though it is difficult to interpret due to the rarity, LEMS can be the initial and transient finding in the natural course of small cell lung cancer.

Key Words: Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, Small cell lung cancer, Voltage-gated calcium channel, Metastasis

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