Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome Due to an Ovarian Teratoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature. (3rd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahesh, Karthik Vinay; Bansal, Ramandeep; Naheed, Darakhshan; Tandyala, Naresh; Singh, Ramandeep; Takkar, Aastha
• Is Part Of: Neuro-ophthalmology. Volume 44:Number 4(2020)
• Page Start: 258
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2020-07-03
• Subjects: Opsoclonus -- myoclonus -- ataxia -- teratoma; Neuroophthalmology -- Periodicals; 617.7
• DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2019.1573374
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0165-8107

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The importance of ovarian teratoma as a cause of opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome (OMAS) and other paraneoplastic syndromes continues to be underestimated. A strong suspicion and appropriate diagnosis remain keys to successful outcome of paraneoplastic OMAS with ovarian teratoma. We report a 14-year-old girl with paraneoplastic OMAS in association with an ovarian teratoma who improved completely following resection of tumour as well as immunotherapy and review the literature briefly.