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The clinical spectrum of neurological manifestations of systemic cancer

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Nervous System (NS) manifestations of cancer are common; their frequency is increasing and they are serious. The differential diagnosis between direct and indirect NS manifestations is often difficult since different disorders may present with similar clinical signs, requiring meticulous evaluation to reach a definitive diagnosis. When a corrrect diagnosis can be made early in the course of the disease, an appropriate treatment frequently relieves symptoms and prolongs life.

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  1. Department Neurology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

    G. Stockhammer

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Stockhammer, G. The clinical spectrum of neurological manifestations of systemic cancer. memo 1 (Suppl 2), 4–6 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12254-008-0023-4

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