Geoepidemiology and autoimmune manifestations of lymphoproliferative disorders

Autoimmune paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) are often the result of a dysfunctional immune response, which is related to an underlying malignant process. While all the PNS that are associated with lymphoproliferative disorders do not have an autoimmune basis, many do. Here we review the literature of PNS associated with lymphoproliferative disorders. A concise overview of each syndrome is provided with a focus on clinical manifestations, diagnostics, pathophysiology, and treatment. While the treatment is typically directed at managing the underlying lymphoproliferative process, and can be assumed to be case throughout this review, there are exceptions that are described within the context of each disorder.