Paraneoplastic pemphigus with clinical features of lichen planus associated with low-grade B cell lymphoma [PDF]
, 2005 BACKGROUND: Neoplasia-induced lichen planus is described as a cell-mediated reaction to unknown epithelial antigens. Paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP), characterized by the presence of a specific array of autoantibodies, probably represents a different form
Black, M +4 more
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IJU Case ReportsIntroduction Paraneoplastic neurological syndrome is a type of neurological syndrome that occurs in patients with cancer; however, it is rarely associated with prostate cancer. We herein report a rare case of this condition.
Naoya Tomomasa +4 more
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‘Medusa-head ataxia’: the expanding spectrum of Purkinje cell antibodies in autoimmune cerebellar ataxia. Part 1: Anti-mGluR1, anti-Homer-3, anti-Sj/ITPR1 and anti-CARP VIII [PDF]
, 2015 Serological testing for anti-neural autoantibodies is important in patients presenting with idiopathic cerebellar ataxia, since these autoantibodies may indicate cancer, determine treatment and predict prognosis.
Jarius, Sven, Wildemann, Brigitte
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Paraneoplastic neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder associated with breast cancer
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2019 Junliang Yuan, Zejin Jia, Wei Qin, Wenli HuDepartment of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, People’s Republic of ChinaAbstract: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a group of inflammatory
Yuan J, Jia Z, Qin W, Hu W
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Mucocutaneous Paraneoplastic Syndrome Secondary to Classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine, 2019 Paraneoplastic syndromes may be the only presenting manifestation of an otherwise occult malignancy. This case report highlights a patient presenting to the emergency department with an atypical, multi-system disease, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of
Jenna Jurkovic, Michael Cirone
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Persistent AST Elevation in a Patient With Ovarian Cancer: A Rare Diagnostic Challenge
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Persistent elevation of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is commonly indicative of liver injury or disease, but isolated AST elevation without concurrent alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increase is rare and difficult to diagnose. While AST is non‐specific and found in various tissues, its isolated elevation is due to less common ...
Lechuang Chen, Yu Zhang, Qing H. Meng
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A review on the investigation of peripheral neuropathy at Mater Dei Hospital [PDF]
, 2015 The term peripheral neuropathy encompasses a wide range of disorders. The underlying causes of peripheral neuropathy are diverse. It is very difficult to ascertain the incidence of peripheral neuropathy with any degree of certainty, but it is a ...
Aquilina, Josanne +2 more
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Pure red cell aplasia and seronegative myasthenia gravis in association with thymoma
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2020 Pure red cell aplasia is an uncommon paraneoplastic syndrome of thymoma. Myasthenia gravis is the most common paraneoplastic syndrome associated with thymoma. We present a case of a 79-year-old Pacific Islander female who presented with profound fatigue,
Sun Yong Lee +2 more
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Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives This narrative review identifies pitfalls in managing constipation in older adults and provides evidence‐based recommendations to avoid them. Methods A selective literature search was conducted across electronic databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library) to identify relevant publications on constipation management in ...
Madunil Niriella +3 more
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Neurological complications of immune checkpoint inhibitors: what happens when you \u27take the brakes off\u27 the immune system. [PDF]
, 2018 Patients with advanced malignancies treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors are at increased risk for developing immune-related neurological complications.
Dalakas, Marinos
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