Neurological manifestations of malignant and non-malignant dysglobulinaemias.
The main neurological manifestations associated with malignant and non-malignant dysglobulinaemias are reviewed. These disorders are classified according to topographic features, pathological changes or association with specific plasma cell disorders. The main clinical, laboratory, immunological and pathological features are summarized. Knowledge of the pathogenesis in this group of disorders has clearly increased in recent years, allowing better diagnosis and treatment.
Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland.
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D003449:Cryoglobulinemia / Q000209:etiology; D005916:Globulins / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000209:etiology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D016878:POEMS Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D010265:Paraproteinemias / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D008258:Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia / Q000209:etiology
D005916:Globulins