학술논문
Multiple paraneoplastic syndromes revealing non-small cell lung carcinoma.
Document Type
Case Study
Source
Subject
*CANCER treatment
*NON-small-cell lung carcinoma
*PNEUMONECTOMY
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Language
ISSN
1937-8688
Abstract
A broad spectrum of paraneoplastic dermatoses is associated with lung cancer. We report herein a 56-year-old man who presented an association of erythroderma, acquired ichthyosis, palmo-plantar keratoderma, hypereosinophilia and hyper IgE. In light of these clinical and biological assessments an underlying malignancy had been suspected. A thoracic, abdominal and pelvic computed tomography showed a left hilar mass. The patient underwent a left pneumonectomy and the histological study had confirmed a non-small cell lung cancer. Recognition of cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes is important since it leads to prompt diagnosis of an underlying malignancy and consequently a better management and prognosis of the disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]