Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis in Sclc
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or metabolites. The presence of anti-neural antibodies in patients with pns has led to the suggestion that the associated neurologic symptoms are a result of antibody-induced inflammatory reactions3. Because of the infrequent incidence of ple, there is a paucity of literature discussing its diagnosis and management. Here, we describe a case of ple in a male patient, and we discuss the syndrome’s presentation; the steps involved in diagnosis; the management options available for patients with pns, and ple ABSTRACT
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