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Generalized and orofacial choreoathetosis: a case report of anti-CV2 paraneoplastic syndrome after cardiac arrest.
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Neurocase (Taylor & Francis Ltd) . Feb2021, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p72-75. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- CV2/CRMP5 is the most common antibody accompaniment of paraneoplastic choreoathetosis. We present a case of paraneoplastic choreothetosis with associated cerebellar dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy, and likely dysautonomia. Our patient developed a movement disorder after a cardiopulmonary arrest, which unfortunately masked the true etiology of his symptoms. He was later found to have extensive stage small cell lung cancer, with further evaluation revealing seropositivity for anti-CV2 antibodies. Choreoathetosis is a known sequelae of hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, but clinicians should continue to keep an open mind. The utility of immunotherapy is unclear in these circumstances and many physicians adopt a symptom-based approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13554794
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Neurocase (Taylor & Francis Ltd)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149693271
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13554794.2020.1866615