A case of paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis due to ovarian mature teratoma / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
;
: 603-606, 2010.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis, a remote effect of cancer without nervous system metastasis, is rare, especially in childhood. Here, we report a case of paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis associated with an ovarian mature teratoma in an adolescent girl. The 15-year-old girl developed neuropsychiatric symptoms, memory loss, seizures, and unconsciousness. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings were normal, while single photon emission computed tomography imaging showed hypoperfusion in both temporal lobes. Ultrasound and MRI of the abdomen revealed a left ovarian cystic mass. The patient experienced a significant recovery of cognitive function after surgical resection of the tumor, which was pathologically identified as a mature ovarian teratoma, and treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin.
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Assunto principal:
Cistos Ovarianos
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Convulsões
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Lobo Temporal
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Teratoma
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Inconsciência
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Encéfalo
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Imunoglobulinas
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Tomografia Computadorizada de Emissão de Fóton Único
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Encefalite Límbica
Limite:
Adolescente
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
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