PND Science Abbreviation

Paraneoplastic Neurologic Disorders

Paraneoplastic neurologic disorders (PNDs) are a group of rare neurological conditions that occur as a result of an underlying cancer or tumor in the body. These disorders are characterized by an abnormal immune response triggered by the presence of the tumor, which leads to damage or dysfunction of the nervous system.

PNDs can affect various parts of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. The specific symptoms and manifestations depend on the type and location of the PND. Some common paraneoplastic neurologic disorders include limbic encephalitis, cerebellar degeneration, sensory neuropathy, and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.

Paraneoplastic neurologic disorders are considered "paraneoplastic" because they are remote effects of cancer and are not directly caused by the physical presence or invasion of the tumor. Instead, they arise from an immune-mediated response to the tumor, leading to damage to the nervous system.

Patients With Paraneoplastic Neurological Diseases

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