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Journal Article 
Review 
Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes and breast cancer. Regression of paraneoplastic neurological sensorimotor neuropathy in a patient with metastatic breast cancer treated with capecitabine: a case study and mini-review of the literature 
Minisini, AM; Pauletto, G; Bergonzi, P; Fasola, G 
2007 
Yes 
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
ISSN: 0167-6806
EISSN: 1573-7217 
105 
2 
133-138 
English 
Paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are a rare complication of breast cancer. Nevertheless, they may be clinically relevant leading to neurological impairment. Clinicians should be aware that these neurological disorders could even precede the diagnosis of breast cancer. Here we present the case of a female patient with advanced breast cancer who developed paraneoplastic sensorimotor neuropathy. Treatment with capecitabine lead to clinical amelioration. A review of the literature on the paraneoplastic neurological syndromes in breast cancer is also included. 
neurological paraneoplastic syndrome; autoantibodies; sensorimotor; neuropathy; breast cancer; capecitabine; primary lateral sclerosis; cerebellar degeneration; peripheral; neuropathy; diagnostic-criteria; retinopathy; antibodies; disorders; features