Abstract
Myasthenia gravis (MG) and paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) are immune-mediated syndromes that can represent paraneoplastic disorders. We report a patient with history of ovarian carcinoma that presented with ptosis, diplopia and gait ataxia. Neurophysiological examination and laboratory tests revealed the presence of MG and PCD. An integrated FDG-PET/contrast-enhanced CT scan showed tumor recurrence. This is to the best of our knowledge the first association of MG and PCD with recurring ovarian carcinoma.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 79-81 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Neurological Sciences |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
Keywords
- Integrated FDG-PET/contrast-enhanced CT
- Myasthenia gravis
- Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration
- Single-fiber EMG
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
- Clinical Neurology
- Psychiatry and Mental health