A case of Parinaud's syndrome due to the remote effect of small cell carcinoma.
In a case with small cell carcinoma of lung, typical features of Parinaud's syndrome were seen. MRI and EEG revealed no involvement of central nervous system. Tests for specific infections and connective tissue diseases did not indicate abnormal findings. No electrophysiological findings suggesting the involvement of the peripheral and neuromuscular systems were seen using EMG-NCV measurements and repetitive electrical stimulations. Although no immunological studies were carried out, Parinaud's syndrome in this case can be attributed to a remote effect of the lung cancer.
Karatas
Mehmet
M
Department of Neurology, Baskent University Medical School, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
Karakurum
Basak
B
Tuncer
Ilhan
I
D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications*; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods; D004576:Electromyography / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009469:Neuromuscular Junction / Q000503:physiopathology; D015835:Ocular Motility Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000503:physiopathology