Multiple choice

In which of the following autoimmune disorders, muscles of the limbs become weak?

  1. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

  2. Cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis

  3. Lichen planus

  4. Lichen sclerosus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder that is characterised by muscle weakness of the limbs. It is the result of an autoimmune reaction, where antibodies are formed against voltage-gated calcium channels in the neuromuscular junction .

Keep practicing — related questions