Published February 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Primary therapy for small cell lung cancer reversing the Eaton-Lambert syndrome

  • 1. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston, TX

Description

A case report is presented of a patient with small cell carcinoma of the lung associated with the classic Eaton-Lambert syndrome. He received intermittent anticholinesterase therapy, with minimal improvement. Combined radiotherapy and chemotherapy for the primary neoplasm produced considerable improvement, with normal EMG findings after complete remission was achieved. 7 references, 1 table

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
South. Med. J.
Journal Volume
78
Journal Issue
2
Series
South. Med. J.
Journal Page Range
197-198
ISSN
0038-4348

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16077860
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOPSY; CARCINOMAS; CHEMOTHERAPY; LUNGS; NEUROLOGY; PERFORMANCE; RADIOTHERAPY; SYMPTOMS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; THERAPY