A presentation about the causes , risk factors of LEMS

1. Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
Presented by
Samit Islam Rudra

2. Mrs Johnson : 45years old

3. Symptoms
Leg Weakness Climbing stairs difficulty Dropping Eyelids
Dry Eyes Dry Mouth

4. Symptoms (cont.)
Dizziness Swallowing problem
Lifting Object Blurred Vision Erectile DIsfunction

5. After being attacked by LEMS

6. Causes
Smoking Aged
factor
Cancer

7. Main reason : Cancer cells

8. Epidemiology
• LEMS is estimated to affect 4 to 10
cases per million people.
• Europe :2,000 to 4,000 patients per
million.
• United States : 1,200 to 3,100
patients per million.

9. Risk
Male
Female

10. Mrs Johnson with the Doctors

11. We hope Mrs Johnson will come back to
her normal life .