Pure Ocular Weakness as the Initial Manifestation of Lambert–Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
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چکیده
Pure ocular presentation of Lambert-Eaton syndrome is not a common phenomenon. Such presentation poses significant diagnostic challenges and requires conscientious evaluation. In this review, we have described a case of a patient with pure ocular weakness, initially diagnosed as seronegative ocular myasthenia which on further evaluation was found to have ocular Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
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