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[Paraneoplastic opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome associated with small-cell lung cancer].

Authors :
Margery J
Ferroir JP
Epaud C
Martin C
Milleron B
Source :
Revue de pneumologie clinique [Rev Pneumol Clin] 2003 Nov; Vol. 59 (5 Pt 1), pp. 321-4.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome was observed in a patient treated for small-cell lung cancer. Opsoclonus presented as anarchic involuntary eye movements associated with myoclonies of the limbs and trunk. Opsoclonus-myoclonus is exceptional and a specific expression among several paraneoplastic manifestations described in small-cell lung cancer. These manifestations develop late after diagnosis of cancer. Presence of anti-neuronal antibodies in the serum (inconstant) is a factor of very poor prognosis.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0761-8417
Volume :
59
Issue :
5 Pt 1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue de pneumologie clinique
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14707930