Paraneoplastic Encephalitis Associated with Anti-Ma2 Antibodies and Mesothelioma-Like Poorly Differentiated Lung Cancer
TURKISH JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, cilt.15, sa.2, ss.98-101, 2009 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 15 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Dergi Adı: TURKISH JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.98-101
- Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
We report a case of paraneoplastic encephalitis associated with anti-Ma2 antibodies. Medical history and thorax computed tomography findings suggested malignant mesothelioma. Pleural biopsy results were compatible with high-grade neoplastic infiltration. Although the biopsy could not differentiate the type of neoplasm, mesothelioma was considered a strong possibility in this poorly differentiated lung carcinoma. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case report of paraneoplastic encephalitis associated with anti-Ma2 antibodies and mesothelioma.