Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis: clinico-pathological correlations

Bakheit, A. M. O., Kennedy, P. G. E. and Behan, P. O. (1990) Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis: clinico-pathological correlations. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, 53(12), pp. 1084-1088. (doi: 10.1136/jnnp.53.12.1084)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.53.12.1084

Abstract

Three new cases of limbic encephalitis in association with malignancy are reported. The literature on this condition is reviewed and the clinical, laboratory and histopathological features of cases proven at necropsy are correlated. The possible pathogenic mechanism of this disorder is discussed.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kennedy, Professor Peter
Authors: Bakheit, A. M. O., Kennedy, P. G. E., and Behan, P. O.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
Publisher:BMJ Publishing Group
ISSN:0022-3050
ISSN (Online):1468-330X

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