Treatment for paraneoplastic disorders

What is the treatment for paraneoplastic disorders? 

Elimination of the antigen source by treatment of the underlying tumor and suppression of the immune response with steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and/or plasma exchange are the two main approaches attempted.

Rituximab and cyclophosphamide also have been reported to have some benefit in patients who failed first-line treatment.

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