Paraneoplastic phenomenon - Definition and Overview

A paraneoplastic phenomenon is a disease or symptom that is the consequence of the presence of cancer in the body, but is not due to the local presence of cancer cells. A large number of these phenomena are mediated by the immune system.

Examples of paraneoplastic phenomena:

Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in small-cell lung cancer
Hypercalcemia in breast cancer and lung cancer due to the production of PTHrP (Parathyroid hormone-related protein)
Granulocytosis (increased granulocytes) due to the production of G-CSF

Example Usage of Paraneoplastic
	sillyhead: @arashikurobara Granted, it means Paraneoplastic syndrome is, like, eight times as likely, so I don't know.
	cancertrials_: immunothrpy of Paraneoplastic syndromes http://bit.ly/8qLklq
	cancertrials_: immune cell activity in ppl w/ Paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes http://bit.ly/8HWsNm

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Paraneoplastic phenomenon - Definition and Overview

Example Usage of Paraneoplastic