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Orthostatic Hypotension and Albuminocytologic Dissociation as Primary Manifestations of the Paraneoplastic Syndrome.
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European neurology [Eur Neurol] 2018; Vol. 80 (1-2), pp. 78-81. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Oct 19. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Background: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is the key manifestation of autonomic dysfunction with many causes. Systemic neurological causes such as paraneoplastic syndrome are usually ignored.<br />Methods: We retrospectively analyzed clinical and examination data of 2 patients who were hospitalized, with onset symptom of OH and who were diagnosed as paraneoplastic syndrome.<br />Results: The patients were characteristic of an initial symptom of OH, positive anti-Hu antibody and albuminocytologic dissociation in the cerebrospinal fluid. Patient 2 died and Patient 1 worsened during follow-up.<br />Conclusions: The diagnosis of paraneoplastic syndrome is usually neglected when the onset symptoms are autonomic dysfunctions such as OH. Neurologists should improve their knowledge to diagnose accurately.<br /> (© 2018 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1421-9913
- Volume :
- 80
- Issue :
- 1-2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- European neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30343305
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000493865