Paraneoplastic syndrome

Paraneoplastic syndrome
DiseasesDB	2064
MeSH	D010257

Paraneoplastic syndrome Microchapters
Patient Information
Overview
Classification Endocrine Musculocutaneous Neurological Hematological Others
Causes
Differential diagnosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Medical Therapy

Treatment options include:

1. Therapies to eliminate the underlying cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, and
2. Therapies to reduce or slow neurological degeneration. Rapid diagnosis and treatment is critical for the patient to have the best chance of recovery. Since these disorders are relatively rare, few doctors have seen or treated PNDs. Therefore, it is important that PND patients consult with a specialist with experience in diagnosing and treating paraneoplastic neurological disorders.

Organizations

The International Paraneoplastic Association (IPA) is an organization dedicated to providing support and information to those affected by paraneoplastic neurological disorders.

External links

• Neuroimmunology, The Medical School, Birmingham University - Paraneoplastic neurological autoantibodies, Birmingham UK

• http://www.antibodypatterns.com/hu.php

• IPA website