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[Schizophreniform psychosis in paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis]
J Frommer1, A Haass, M Bergmann
1Universitäts-Nervenklinik, Neurologie, Homburg/Saar.
Der Nervenarzt
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis, a rare condition, presents with psychiatric symptoms like affective changes and memory loss, often preceding cancer diagnosis. Early recognition is crucial for timely intervention in patients with bronchial carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis (PLE) is infrequently discussed in psychiatric literature.
- Premortem diagnosis of PLE remains rare, posing a diagnostic challenge.
- Core clinical features include affective symptoms, agitation, and memory impairment.