Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy

**Definition:** A diffuse or multifocal peripheral neuropathy related to the remote effects of a neoplasm, most often carcinoma or lymphoma. Pathologically, there are inflammatory changes in peripheral nerves. The most common clinical presentation is a symmetric distal mixed sensorimotor polyneuropathy. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1334)

**Tree numbers:** - C04.588.614.550.700 - C04.730.856.700 - C10.574.781.850 - C10.668.829.800.662

**Synonyms:** - Paraneoplastic Peripheral Neuropathy - Peripheral Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic - Polyneuropathy, Paraneoplastic - Neuropathy, Paraneoplastic - Paraneoplastic Neuropathy