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What is the definition of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration?
Paraneoplastic syndromes are a group of rare disorders that include Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD). Paraneoplastic syndromes are thought to result from an abnormal immune response to an underlying (and often undetected) malignant tumor. PCD is a rare, non-metastatic complication of cancer. PCD is typically thought to be caused by antibodies generated against tumor cells. Instead of just attacking the cancer cells, the cancer-fighting antibodies also attack normal cells in the cerebellum. PCD occurs most often in individuals with the following cancers: ovarian cancer, cancer of the uterus, breast cancer, small-cell lung cancer, and Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms of PCD may include dizziness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, nystagmus, ataxia, and speech difficulties.
What are the alternative names for Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration?
  • Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration
Who are the top Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration Local Doctors?
Natalie Witek
Distinguished in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
Dr. Natalie Witek
Neurology
Distinguished in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
Dr. Natalie Witek
Neurology

Advocate Medical Group Neurology

1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
Park Ridge, IL 
847-723-4088
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Natalie Witek is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Witek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.

Elite in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
Dr. Eric Lancaster
Neurology
Elite in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
Dr. Eric Lancaster
Neurology

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
800-789-7366
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English
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Accepting New Patients

Eric Lancaster is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lancaster is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Isaacs' Syndrome. Dr. Lancaster is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Jerome Honnorat
Elite in Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
Jerome Honnorat

Hospices Civils De Lyon

Bron, FR 

Jerome Honnorat practices in Bron, France. Mr. Honnorat is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Thymectomy.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center