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Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis: A case report and review of the literature

  • Michael Duff
  • , Kathryn E. Dusenbery
  • , Fausto J. Rodriguez

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Abstract

Background.: The incidence of paraneoplastic syndromes varies with tumor histology. Uterine sarcomas rarely cause paraneoplastic syndromes. Furthermore, paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis has never been reported to accompany a uterine leiomyosarcoma. Case.: A 44-year-old female developed an ANNA-1 paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis after a diagnosis of a uterine leiomyosarcoma. Conclusion.: Paraneoplastic encephalomyelitis usually causes progressive neurologic decline. Treatment rarely alters this course.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)593-595
Number of pages3
JournalGynecologic oncology
Volume102
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2006

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Encephalomyelitis
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Paraneoplastic syndrome

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