A patient with solid gynecologic cancer causing lactic acidosis, severe hypercalcemia, and hypoglycemia
Though rare in cervical cancer patients, paraneoplastic syndrome usually presents with several endocrine and hormonal symptoms. Knowledge of the pathophysiology that underlies these abnormalities is beneficial to diagnosis and treatment. An interdisciplinary approach and test analysis prior to initiating specific treatment is recommended, though prognosis appears poor in advanced cases. Key Clinical MessageThough rare in cervical cancer patients, paraneoplastic syndrome usually presents with several endocrine and hormonal symptoms. Knowledge of the pathophysiology that underlies these abnormalities is beneficial to diagnosis and treatment. An interdisciplinary approach and test analysis prior to initiating specific treatment is recommended, though prognosis appears poor in advanced cases.
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: John Hausken,
Ellen M. Haave,
H åkon Haugaa,
Else M. Løberg,
Ulf E. Kongsgaard Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
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