A reversible cause of hypercapnic respiratory failure: lower motor neuronopathy associated with renal cell carcinoma.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1999
Abstract
We describe a unique case of a patient with a reversible paraneoplastic motor neuronopathy who presented with hypercapnic respiratory failure. The patient developed progressive respiratory and limb muscle weakness until treated with removal of a renal cell carcinoma, which was followed by a complete resolution of neuromuscular symptoms. The literature of paraneoplastic motor neuronopathies is reviewed, specifically in reference to respiratory failure.
Volume
115
Issue
3
First Page
899
Last Page
901
ISSN
0012-3692
Published In/Presented At
Forman D, Rae-Grant AD, Matchett SC, Cowen JS. A reversible cause of hypercapnic respiratory failure: lower motor neuronopathy associated with renal cell carcinoma. Chest. 1999 Mar;115(3):899-901. doi: 10.1378/chest.115.3.899. PMID: 10084515.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
10084515
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article