Unusual paraneoplastic syndromes of breast carcinoma: A combination of cerebellar degeneration and Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

  • L. Romics
  • , B. McNamara
  • , P. A. Cronin
  • , M. E. O'Brien
  • , N. Relihan
  • , H. P. Redmond

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Abstract

Introduction: Paraneoplastic neurological disorders are rare complications of breast carcinoma. Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS) is most commonly associated with small cell lung cancer. However, a combination of LEMS and subacute cerebellar degeneration as paraneoplastic syndromes is extremely rare, and has never been described in association with breast cancer. Case: We report for the first time an unusual association of LEMS and paraneoplastic subacute cerebellar degeneration with breast carcinoma. Conclusion: In patients with atypical LEMS, when there is no evidence of respiratory malignancy, breast cancer should be included in the differential diagnosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)569-571
Number of pages3
JournalIrish Journal of Medical Science
Volume180
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2011

Keywords

  • Breast neoplasms
  • Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
  • Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration

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