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Paraneoplastic syndromes

Definition: Paraneoplastic syndromes are rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune system response to a cancerous tumor (neoplasm) or by substances like hormones, cytokines, or peptides produced by the tumor. These syndromes cause symptoms in tissues or organs distant from the tumor, not due to direct tumor invasion or metastasis. They’re most common in middle-aged […]