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Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy

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Definition: A diffuse or multifocal peripheral neuropathy related to the remote effects of a neoplasm, most often carcinoma or lymphoma. Pathologically, there are inflammatory changes in peripheral nerves. The most common clinical presentation is a symmetric distal mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathy. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1334)  DF: PARANEOPL POLYNEUROPATHY    Other names Polyneuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Peripheral Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathies; Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathies; Paraneoplastic Neuropathies; Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic Peripheral; Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic Peripheral; Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Paraneoplastic Neuropathy; Polyneuropathy, Paraneoplastic; Peripheral Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic; Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathy; Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic

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