Paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome

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Paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome

ORPHA:36388Category

Also called PNS

What it is

Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) can be defined as remote effects of cancer that are not caused by the tumor and its metastasis, or by infection, ischemia or metabolic disruptions.

Key facts

Age of onset
All ages
Inheritance
Not applicable
Classified as
Category

Cross-references

MEDDRA 10072106MESH D020361MONDO 0018215MONDO 18215UMLS C0751911

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