title: Autonomic dysfunction in Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. A paraneoplastic syndrome?
abstract: We wanted to determine whether autonomic dysfunction in patients with lymphoma is related to chemotherapy or represent a paraneoplastic syndrome. 40 patients with current or cured Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma and 40 healthy controls, matched for age, gender, hypertension and diabetes mellitus underwent autonomic evaluation (Deep Breath, Valsalva Maneuver, Hand Grip, Lying to Standing, Tilt Test). Current patients also suffering from diabetes or hypertension, or still on chemotherapy revealed autonomic changes, while cured or healthy subjects did not. Autonomic dysfunction in lymphoma is a transient manifestation of a paraneoplastic syndrome.
authors.affiliation: 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic University of Padua and IRCSS-IOV, Padua, Italy;
authors.forename: Franca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bilora
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Veronese
authors.forename: Alice
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zancan
authors.forename: Michela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Biasiolo
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pomerri
authors.forename: Pier Carlo
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Muzzio