Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome in Lung Cancer

Table 2

The symptoms and signs of 14 LEMS patients with lung cancer.

Symptoms	No. of patients (%)
Onset
Gradual	11 (78.6%)
Acute	3 (21.4%)
Respiratory symptoms and/or signs	8 (57.1%)
Muscle weakness	13 (92.9%)
Leg weakness	13 (92.9%)
Proximal	13 (92.9%)
Distal	7 (50.0%)
Upper extremity weakness	4 (28.6%)
Proximal	4 (28.6%)
Distal	2 (14.3%)
Respiratory muscle weakness	3 (21.4%)
Cranial nerve weakness	5 (35.7%)
Ocular muscle weakness	3 (21.4%)
Oropharyngeal symptoms	4 (28.6%)
Autonomic dysfunction	10 (71.4%)
Dry mouth	8 (57.1%)
Dry eyes	3 (21.4%)
Constipation	6 (42.9%)
Male impotence	2 (14.3%)
Orthostatic hypotension	2 (14.3%)
Decreased or absent tendon reflexes	7 (50.0%)
Restrictive ventilatory dysfunction	3 (21.4%)