A  neurological paraneoplastic syndrome in a patient affected by severe obesity: a case report

Abstract

Introduction: Obese women experience a greater occurrence of tumors that impact the reproductive system, frequently leading to delayed diagnosis because of postponed access to medical care and unconventional manifestations. Case presentation: A 52-year-old woman was hospitalized due to an unexplained fever. After ruling out the typical reasons for fever, our patient experienced an episode of metrorrhagia she attributed to her regular menstrual cycle. Further assessments, including measurements of FSH and LH levels, as well as subsequent diagnostic imaging, revealed the existence of an abnormal growth mass affecting the uterus. Conclusion: The objective of our paper is to emphasize the significance of exploring paraneoplastic signs and symptoms in this kind of subjects, enabling prompt diagnosis and the subsequent establishment of an appropriate therapeutic approach.