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Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A diffuse or multifocal peripheral neuropathy related to the remote effects of a neoplasm, most often carcinoma or lymphoma. Pathologically, there are inflammatory changes in peripheral nerves. The most common clinical presentation is a symmetric distal mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathy. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1334)

Entry terms

  • Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic
  • Paraneoplastic Neuropathy
  • Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic
  • Polyneuropathy, Paraneoplastic

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