| Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis, a complication of the testicular cancer. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11445490 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a case of paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis related to a testicular neoplasm. The syndrome is characterized by progressive amnesia and psychiatric disturbances resulting from an inflammatory reaction probably related to an immune response to the neuronal proteins expressed by tumors. It is usually associated with small cell lung cancer. In other cases, testicular cancer occurs more frequently than expected. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging may show increased signal intensity in the limbic cortex. Genitourinary examinations are sometimes inadequate. Testicular ultrasonography is recommended if no tumor is detected on the chest and abdominal computed tomography scan. The outcome of the treatment of the testicular cancer on the paraneoplastic syndrome is variable. |
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Authors:
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C Almeras; N Soussi; N Molko; A Azoulay-Cayla; F Richard; E J Chartier-Kastler |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Urology Volume: 58 ISSN: 1527-9995 ISO Abbreviation: Urology Publication Date: 2001 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-07-10 Completed Date: 2001-08-09 Revised Date: 2006-04-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0366151 Medline TA: Urology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 105 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Urology, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, University Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI), Paris, France. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols
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therapeutic use Chemotherapy, Adjuvant Cisplatin / administration & dosage Electroencephalography Etoposide / administration & dosage Humans Limbic Encephalitis / diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology* Male Middle Aged Remission Induction Seminoma / complications*, diagnosis, therapy Teratoma / complications*, diagnosis, therapy Testicular Neoplasms / complications*, diagnosis*, therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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15663-27-1/Cisplatin; 33419-42-0/Etoposide |
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