Paraneoplastic encephalitis as a first evidence of recurrent neuroblastoma: A rare case entity.

Abstract

Prevalence of paraneoplastic encephalitis in association with recurrent neuroblastoma (NB) is rare. Here, we report a case of recurrent NB presented as paraneoplastic encephalitis, treated successfully with high dose steroids leading to complete neurological recovery. This case highlights the importance of early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of paraneoplastic encephalitis in a pediatric patient with the new development of neurological symptoms in the background of NB. Paraneoplastic encephalitis also served as an early sign of disease relapse.

• Authors: Suhas Vilasrao Aagre, Apurva Patel, Mukesh Choudhary, Pritam Kataria, Krunal Baldaniya
• Journal: Journal of pediatric neurosciences (J Pediatr Neurosci) 2015 Oct-Dec Vol. 10 Issue 4 Pg. 404-7 ISSN: 1817-1745 [Print] India
• PMID: 26962358 (Publication Type: Case Reports)