Electrodiagnostic approach to the patient with suspected neuromuscular junction disorder
B Katirji, HJ Kaminski - Neurologic clinics, 2002 - neurologic.theclinics.com
The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the anatomical site affected by myasthenia gravis
(MG), Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), botulism, and congenital myasthenic
syndromes [1]. The NMJ is designed for rapid translation of the electrical impulse of the
nerve to the muscle using the chemical acetylcholine (Ach). The NMJ is a specialized
structure consisting of the motor nerve terminal, the post-synaptic muscle surface, a
specialized basal lamina, and an associated Schwann cell. Depolarization of the nerve …
(MG), Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), botulism, and congenital myasthenic
syndromes [1]. The NMJ is designed for rapid translation of the electrical impulse of the
nerve to the muscle using the chemical acetylcholine (Ach). The NMJ is a specialized
structure consisting of the motor nerve terminal, the post-synaptic muscle surface, a
specialized basal lamina, and an associated Schwann cell. Depolarization of the nerve …