: Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) constitute a heterogeneous group of cancer-related disorders that can affect any level of the central and peripheral nervous system. There is compelling evidence that PNS are caused by an immune response directed against neural antigens that are abnormally expressed by the tumour. PNS are frequently associated with neural-specific autoantibodies whose characterization has direct implications for diagnostic workup, treatment and outcome. The last decade has seen a dramatic rise in the discovery of novel autoantibodies associated with PNS, which has led to more accurate diagnoses and earlier treatments, potentially resulting in better outcomes. The latest advancements in the field of autoimmune neurology have paved the way to a more comprehensive understanding of PNS; yet, many aspects of their immunopathogenesis remain to be elucidated and patient-tailored treatment strategies still need to be optimized.

Iorio, R., Spagni, G., Masi, G., Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, <<SEMINARS IN DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY>>, 2019; 36 (4): 279-292. [doi:10.1053/j.semdp.2019.06.005] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/227882]

Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes

Iorio, Raffaele
;
Spagni, Gregorio;
2019

Abstract

: Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) constitute a heterogeneous group of cancer-related disorders that can affect any level of the central and peripheral nervous system. There is compelling evidence that PNS are caused by an immune response directed against neural antigens that are abnormally expressed by the tumour. PNS are frequently associated with neural-specific autoantibodies whose characterization has direct implications for diagnostic workup, treatment and outcome. The last decade has seen a dramatic rise in the discovery of novel autoantibodies associated with PNS, which has led to more accurate diagnoses and earlier treatments, potentially resulting in better outcomes. The latest advancements in the field of autoimmune neurology have paved the way to a more comprehensive understanding of PNS; yet, many aspects of their immunopathogenesis remain to be elucidated and patient-tailored treatment strategies still need to be optimized.
2019
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Iorio, R., Spagni, G., Masi, G., Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, <<SEMINARS IN DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY>>, 2019; 36 (4): 279-292. [doi:10.1053/j.semdp.2019.06.005] [https://hdl.handle.net/10807/227882]
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