Unusual neuro-ophthalmologic findings in a patient with anti-Yo-associated cerebellar degeneration

J Neurol Sci. 2004 Oct 15;225(1-2):153-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jns.2004.07.015.

Abstract

We report a woman with anti-Yo-associated cerebellar degeneration, severe eye movement abnormalities, and no evidence of malignancy after 3 years of extensive evaluation. The prominent neuro-ophthalmologic findings suggest brainstem involvement, which may be a novel manifestation of anti-Yo associated paraneoplastic syndrome.

MeSH terms

  • Blotting, Western / methods
  • Cerebellar Diseases / complications*
  • Cerebellar Diseases / immunology
  • DNA-Binding Proteins / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Proteins / immunology*
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins
  • Ocular Motility Disorders / etiology*
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / complications*
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes / immunology
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • CDR2 protein, human
  • DNA-Binding Proteins
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • Nerve Tissue Proteins