Alternative diagnoses of suspected paraneoplastic neurological syndromes: a population-based study

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Authors

Alberto Vogrig · University of Udine

Francesco Bax

Gian Luigi Gigli · University of Udine

Andrea Bernardini · University of Udine

A Marini · Istituto di Sociologia Internazionale di Gorizia

Michele Rana · Istituto di Sociologia Internazionale di Gorizia

Paolo Passadore · Ospedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Rovigo

Abstract

Alternative diagnoses during PNS workup are common in patients < 55 years and those without high-risk syndromes. The PNS DDx Score can be used to identify patients at risk of misdiagnosis.

Topics & Keywords

Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Neurology

Volume 273, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1007/s00415-026-13737-w

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