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Jose Luis Magarzo1, Michael Schüpbach2, Simon Schneiter1,3
1Medizinische Klinik, Spital Emmental, Standort Langnau.
Praxis
|June 25, 2026
Abstract
Introduction:
A 58-year-old patient presented with progressive cerebellar ataxia and lymphocytic pleocytosis with normal MRI findings. Detection of Anti-TR(DNER) antibodies led to the diagnosis of paraneoplastic encephalitis. Tumor workup revealed anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Combined immunotherapy and chemotherapy resulted in clinical stabilization.
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