Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes

F. Leypoldt*, K. P. Wandinger

*Corresponding author for this work
38 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Summary: Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are immune-mediated erroneous attacks on the central or peripheral nervous systems, or both, directed originally against the tumour itself. They have been known for more than 40 years, but recently the discovery of new subgroups of paraneoplastic encephalitis syndromes with a remarkably good response to immune therapy has ignited new clinical and scientific interest. Knowledge of these subgroups and their associated autoantibodies is important in therapeutic decision-making. However, the abundance of new autoantibodies and syndromes can be confusing. This review paper summarizes current knowledge and new developments in the field of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, their classification, pathophysiology and treatment.

Original languageEnglish
JournalClinical and Experimental Immunology
Volume175
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)336-348
Number of pages13
ISSN0009-9104
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.03.2014

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