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Neuromuscular disorders in cancer patients Part II. Muscle and neuromuscular junction damage in cancer patients
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Abstract
Muscle and neuromuscular junction damage might develop in cancer patients. These conditions tend to be overlooked because they develop alongside cancer cachexia, asthenia and muscle atrophy. The diagnosis of muscle conditions in advanced cancer patients is difficult and often impossible. Some of the conditions described below can be prevented and some can be treated. Muscle damage must be taken into consideration while taking care of a patient suffering from fatigue.
Abstract
Muscle and neuromuscular junction damage might develop in cancer patients. These conditions tend to be overlooked because they develop alongside cancer cachexia, asthenia and muscle atrophy. The diagnosis of muscle conditions in advanced cancer patients is difficult and often impossible. Some of the conditions described below can be prevented and some can be treated. Muscle damage must be taken into consideration while taking care of a patient suffering from fatigue.
Keywords
myopathy, myasthenia, neuromiotonia
About this articleTitle
Neuromuscular disorders in cancer patients Part II. Muscle and neuromuscular junction damage in cancer patients
Journal
Palliative Medicine in Practice
Issue
Article type
Review paper
Pages
8-15
Published online
2015-10-26
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Bibliographic record
Medycyna Paliatywna w Praktyce 2015;9(1):8-15.
Keywords
myopathy
myasthenia
neuromiotonia
Authors
Joanna Drat-Gzubicka
