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Paraneoplastic syndromes
Paraneoplastic syndrome refers to a remote effect of a malignancy. It is a problem not caused by invasion of a body part by cancer, but instead a dysfunction occuring because of the cancer. Examples in nerve and muscle problems, abnormal blood clotting, and various autoimmune problems.
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What neurological symptoms are associated with paraneoplastic syndrome?
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Does a cancer tumor need to be a certain size in order for paraneoplastic syndromes to occur.
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How long does paraneoplastic syndrome last if the entire tumor was removed and no further treatment is necessary?
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Do paraneoplastic syndromes often antedate the physical formation of contrast CT detectable neoplasms? Or are detectable tumors usually already there?
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Could a 1mm lung tumor cause any paraneoplastic syndrome? From my little knowledge these are related to small cell tumors? Thanks for any information
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I have either autoimmune pandysautonomia or paraneoplastic syndrome. My anti striational antibody was positive. I have metastatic thyroid ca. Which?
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Is paraneoplastic syndrome a mets, cancer like spread from the lung to elsewhere an is it always seen in cat scan ?
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Complex ovarian cysts possiblity it could be cancerous...Should it be biopsied or removed? I have a paraneoplastic syndrome been in search if there is any tumors in the body causing my symptoms. A mass or complex cyst was found on my left ovary that has b
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What's the chance of an occult lung cancer causing 7 years of fatigue and other non specific issues but not showing on a CT scan of the chest. Thought about paraneoplastic syndrome but these seem very rare & cancer normally appears within a few years?
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Fatigue, excessive sweats & muscle loss for over 4 years. Could it be paraneoplastic syndrome from lung cancer. Ex smoker. HR CT unremarkable Jul 2018
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Weak legs, muscle twitches, memory loss, vision problems, apathy after the birth of 4th child three years ago. Paraneoplastic syndrome?
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Fatigue for 5 yrs with excess sweating, loose stool, muscle aches, elevated blood pressure. Ex smoker. Doctor carried out chest ab, pelvis CT - No sinister pathology or reasons for symptoms. Thyroid checks good. Could this be paraneoplastic syndrome.
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Can paraneoplastic neurological syndrome be reversed?
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