A diffuse or multifocal peripheral neuropathy related to the remote effects of a neoplasm, most often carcinoma or lymphoma. Pathologically, there are inflammatory changes in peripheral nerves. The most common clinical presentation is a symmetric distal mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathy. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1334)
Also Known As:
Paraneoplastic Neuropathy; Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic Peripheral; Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic Peripheral; Paraneoplastic Neuropathies; Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathies; Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathies; Peripheral Neuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Polyneuropathies, Paraneoplastic; Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic; Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathy; Peripheral Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic; Polyneuropathy, Paraneoplastic