RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy associated with carcinoma. JF Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry JO J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 188 OP 190 DO 10.1136/jnnp.60.2.188 VO 60 IS 2 A1 Antoine, J C A1 Mosnier, J F A1 Lapras, J A1 Convers, P A1 Absi, L A1 Laurent, B A1 Michel, D YR 1996 UL http://jnnp.bmj.com/content/60/2/188.abstract AB The association of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and carcinoma has rarely been reported and its relevance is debated. Thirty three consecutive patients with probable or definite CIDP (idiopathic or associated with M protein) were investigated. Three patients with definite CIDP had a concomitant carcinoma. One had an IgM paraprotein. Steroids and intravenous immunoglobulins were effective.