Abstract
The anti-Hu syndrome is a well-known paraneoplastic syndrome and may be rarely seen in patients with neuroblastoma. However, it is relatively unknown that anti-Hu antibodies can cause gastro-intestinal signs and symptoms. We report on a child with neuroblastoma who presented with gastro-intestinal disturbances as a result of the anti-Hu syndrome and summaries two similar case reports reported in literature. Neuroblastoma patients with gastro-intestinal disturbances, ranging from constipation to a paralytic ileus, might suffer from the gastro-intestinal anti-Hu syndrome. The causative antibodies can be determined to diagnose or exclude this syndrome, and successful treatment is possible
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 396-398 |
Journal | Pediatric Blood and Cancer |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |