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Autoimmune disorder: Myasthenic sundrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness of legs and arms.-result of an autoimmune reaction in which antibodies are formed in the neuromuscular junction.It is often associated with lung cancer or other autoimmune diseases such as thyroid or diabetes.

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Myasthenia: Myasthenia is muscular weakness with repeated stimulation of the muscle. This is usually autoimmune in nature either primarily or related to a tumor.

Answered 9/10/2013

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