Anti-recoverin antibodies in a cerebellar syndrome without retinal involvement
Keywords:
recoverin, cerebellitis, anti-recoverin antibodies, dizziness, ataxia, dysarthriaAbstract
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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