Paraneoplastic polyneuropathy

Definition

A diffuse or multifocal peripheral neuropathy caused by the effects of a distant neoplasm. It may be attributed, in part, to the immune response to neoplasm-elaborated proteins. The neuropathy may be sensory, motor, mixed or autonomic. It may be the initial presentation of an occult neoplasm. Detection and resection of the neoplasm may result in cure.

Also known as paraneoplastic polyneuropathy — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 8681 per MONDO
• ICD9 357.3 per MONDO
• MESH D020364 per MONDO
• NCIT C3981 per MONDO
• SCTID 77659000 per MONDO
• UMLS C0270932 per MONDO

Affected Organs