Engelsk definition
Cerebellar degeneration associated with a remote neoplasm. Clinical manifestations include progressive limb and GAIT ATAXIA; DYSARTHRIA; and NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC. The histologic type of the associated neoplasm is usually carcinoma or lymphoma. Pathologically the cerebellar cortex and subcortical nuclei demonstrate diffuse degenerative changes. Anti-Purkinje cell antibodies (anti-Yo) are found in the serum of approximately 50% of affected individuals. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p686)
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Engelska synonymer
Degeneration, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar — Cerebellar Syndrome, Paraneoplastic — Cerebellar Syndromes, Paraneoplastic — Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Syndromes — Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Syndrome — Cerebellar Degeneration, Paraneoplastic — Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti-Yo-Associated — Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti Yo Associated — Anti-Yo-Associated Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration — Anti Yo Associated Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration