Carcinomatous neuromyopathy. 2. Immunological studies. An electrophysiological and immunological study of patients with carcinoma of the lung.
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Significant cellular sensitivity to peripheral nerve antigens was found by MIF assay in 36% of patients with lung cancer (P<0·005) as compared with 62% of patients with peripheral neuropathy without neoplasia. No sensitivity was found in controls or the cancer sub-group without neuromuscular abnormality. The significance of these findings for an immune mechanism is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 37 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974