Anti-recoverin antibodies in a cerebellar syndrome without retinal involvement

Anti-recoverin antibodies in a cerebellar syndrome without retinal involvement

Authors

  • Matteo Minetti University of Parma
  • Giulia Balella University of Parma
  • Lucia Zinno University Hospital of Parma

Keywords:

recoverin, cerebellitis, anti-recoverin antibodies, dizziness, ataxia, dysarthria

Abstract

Anti-recoverin antibodies are typically found in cancer-associated retinopathy or autoimmune diseases. We present a case of anti-recoverin positive cerebellar syndrome without any signs of malignancy or retinopathy. The patient was treated with steroids and intravenous immunoglobulins, resulting in improvements in both cognitive and motor symptoms.

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05-12-2023

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Minetti M, Balella G, Zinno L. Anti-recoverin antibodies in a cerebellar syndrome without retinal involvement. Acta Biomed. 2023;94(6):e2023258. doi:10.23750/abm.v94i6.15234