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Paraneoplastic gastro-intestinal anti-Hu syndrome in neuroblastoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18989884     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The anti-Hu syndrome is a well-known paraneoplastic syndrome and may be rarely seen in patients with neuroblastoma. However, it is relatively unknown that anti-Hu antibodies can cause gastro-intestinal signs and symptoms. We report on a child with neuroblastoma who presented with gastro-intestinal disturbances as a result of the anti-Hu syndrome and summaries two similar case reports reported in literature. Neuroblastoma patients with gastro-intestinal disturbances, ranging from constipation to a paralytic ileus, might suffer from the gastro-intestinal anti-Hu syndrome. The causative antibodies can be determined to diagnose or exclude this syndrome, and successful treatment is possible.
Authors:
C A M Drukker; H A Heij; L C D Wijnaendts; J I M L Verbeke; G J L Kaspers
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric blood & cancer     Volume:  52     ISSN:  1545-5017     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr Blood Cancer     Publication Date:  2009 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-01-15     Completed Date:  2009-01-30     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101186624     Medline TA:  Pediatr Blood Cancer     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  396-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatric Oncology/Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Autoantibodies / analysis,  immunology*
Child, Preschool
Gastrointestinal Diseases / complications*,  diagnosis*,  immunology
Hu Paraneoplastic Encephalomyelitis Antigens / immunology*
Humans
Male
Neuroblastoma / complications*,  diagnosis
Paraneoplastic Syndromes / complications*,  diagnosis*,  immunology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Autoantibodies; 0/Hu Paraneoplastic Encephalomyelitis Antigens

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