Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Neuroblastoma, and Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus in a Child: A Unique Patient

Autor: Glynis Price, Manoj Kanhangad, Lakshmi Nagarajan, Twinkle Ghia, Parshotam Gera, Angela J. Alessandri
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Pediatric Neurology. 55:68-70
ISSN: 0887-8994
DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2015.09.021
Popis: Aim We present a new and unique association of opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome with neuroblastoma and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Patient description This 17-month-old child presented with opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome. Investigations revealed a thoracic neuroblastoma. Eleven days later, she re-presented with diabetic ketoacidosis. The neuroblastoma was resected, and she was given immunotherapy. At 12 months' follow-up, her neurological signs and symptoms have significantly improved, but she continues to be insulin dependent. Discussion This child expands the clinical spectrum of autoimmune disorders associated with opsoclonus-myoclonus-ataxia syndrome.
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