Spontaneous complete remission of a non-small cell lung cancer associated with anti-Hu antibody syndrome

Abstract

Anti-Hu antibodies are directed against lung cancer cell antigens. The anti-tumor effect of anti-Hu antibodies has been suggested by several studies demonstrating that patients presenting with anti-Hu antibodies have a longer survival. In this case report, we suggest that the immunology of HuAb paraneplastic syndrome by itself could induce tumor response. © 2007International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.