Para Neoplastic Neurological Syndrome Quiz Questions
- 1.
Antibodies implicated in Paraneoplastic Neurologic syndrome include the following except
- A.
Anti-Na
- B.
Anti-Yo
- C.
Anti-Hu
- D.
Anti-GAD
Correct Answer
A. Anti-NaExplanation
All except Anti-Na are implicated. There are others tooRate this question:
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- 2.
The least common cause of Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndrome is
- A.
Leukamia
- B.
Neuroblastoma
- C.
Thymoma
- D.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Correct Answer
A. LeukamiaExplanation
Other common cause is Sclerotic MyelomaRate this question:
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- 3.
Concerning ParaneolplasticNeurologic Syndrome is correct except
- A.
Limbic Menigitis is the commonest
- B.
Can occur in 30-50% of sclerotic myeloma/thymoma patients
- C.
It is caused Immune response triggered by neuronal protein produced by tumor
- D.
Limbic Encephalitis is an example
Correct Answer
A. Limbic Menigitis is the commonestExplanation
Other examples of Paraneuroplastic Neurologic Syndrome are Subacute cerebellar ataxia, Opsoclonus-myoclonus and Sensory neuronopathy.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The following concern Paraneoroplastic Neurologic Syndrome is incorrect
- A.
Neurologic antibodies are always present
- B.
Neurologic antibodies are not always present
- C.
A combination of Clinical, CSF and radiologic findings are necessary for diagnosis
- D.
Therapeutic intervention tumor growth can improve outcome
Correct Answer
A. Neurologic antibodies are always presentExplanation
Neurologic antibodies are not always present in up to 30% of cases.Rate this question:
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- 5.
A 70 years patients who has been smoking for 40 years was observed to be losing weight, coughing and having occasional seizures for 3 weeks. Three months to this presentation he was noted during a clinical visit to be depressed and having memory impairment. Which of the following is most likely to be diagnosis?
- A.
Small Cell Lung Cancer
- B.
Squamous Cell Cancer
- C.
Mesothelioma
- D.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Correct Answer
A. Small Cell Lung CancerExplanation
Long term smoking predispose to Lung Cancer especially Small cell cancer. Also it is very common cause of Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndrome like Limbic encephalitis which can present as memory impairment, seizure and depression.Rate this question:
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