Unusual Paraneoplastic Syndrome with Neuroendocrine Tumours of the Pancreas
Author Information
Author(s): Bertani Helga, Messerotti Alessandro, Di Benedetto Fabrizio, Manta Raffaele, Greco Milena, Casoni Federica, Losi Luisa, Conigliaro Rita
Primary Institution: Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino-Estense, Modena, Italy
Hypothesis
Can myasthenia gravis occur in patients with neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas?
Conclusion
The patient experienced a complete resolution of her myasthenia gravis-like syndrome after surgical removal of the neuroendocrine tumour.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a neuroendocrine tumour in the pancreatic head.
- She was negative for antibodies against acetylcholine receptors.
- Her myasthenia gravis-like symptoms resolved after surgery.
Takeaway
A woman with a rare type of pancreatic tumour had symptoms of a disease called myasthenia gravis, but after doctors removed the tumour, she felt better and hasn't had symptoms for three years.
Methodology
The case involved imaging studies, fine-needle aspiration biopsy, and surgical enucleation of the pancreatic tumour.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 32-year-old woman with a history of thyroidectomy.
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