title: Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix presenting as intractable hyponatremic seizures due to paraneoplastic SIADH-a rare case report and brief review of the literature.
abstract: Herein is presented an interesting case of small-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix which initially manifests as seizures due to hyponatremia caused by paraneoplastic syndrome of inappropriate anti diuretic hormone (SIADH). Awareness of a paraneoplastic syndrome at presentation can lead to early diagnosis and early initiation of treatment. The management is also unique in that it combines treating the paraneoplastic aspects as well as targeting the tumour itself. Multimodality treatment gives the best outcome in this aggressive tumour.
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: Santhosh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kuriakose
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Umadevi
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: Sheela
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: Nk
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Supriya
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: Kp
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Aravindan
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: Ds
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Smitha
authors.affiliation: Government Medical College, Medical College P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala 673001, India.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Amritha Malini
keywords: SIADH; neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC); paraneoplastic syndromes
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