Eaton-lambert syndrome (myasthenic syndrome; ocular myoclonus syndrome; myoclonic syndrome)  396

General: Males; over 40 years of age; intrathoracic tumor; myasthenia-like condition less likely to have ocular manifestations; positive association with small cell cancer of the lung; underlying autoimmune basis.

Ocular: Decreased amplitude of version in all directions of gaze; ocular myoclonus; corneal abrasion; decreased corneal sensitivity; conjunctival injection; miotic pupil.

Clinical: Weakness; fatigue; peripheral paresthesia; dryness of mouth.

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