carcinomatous neuromyopathy

Last reviewed 01/2018

There are a variety of neurological disorders associated with non-metastatic carcinomatous disease.

  • encephalopathy
  • encephalomyelitis
  • neuropathy - sensory - motor - mixed
  • neuromuscular disorders
  • dermatomyositis and polymyositis
  • muscle weakness - caused by ectopic hormone production eg ACTH
  • cachexia
  • neuromyotonia