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Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Revealing Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Case Report

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Abstract

Paraneoplastic neurologic degeneration (PND) manifests as a sudden or subacute neurological syndrome often linked to underlying cancer, either overt or subclinical. Within the spectrum of PND, subacute paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) represents a distinctive subset. While rare, prompt diagnosis holds the potential to ameliorate both neurological and oncological outcomes. Herein, we present the case of a 61-year-old patient diagnosed with subacute cerebellar degeneration, ultimately unveiling non-small cell lung carcinoma.

Research topics

  • Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
  • Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Glycogen Storage Diseases and Myoclonus

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DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60258

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