FA Pathology: Paraneoplastic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Small cell Lung carcinoma
A
Cushing’s syndrome (ACTH or ACTH-like peptide)
SIADH (ADH)
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome (muscle weakness–antibodies against presynaptic Ca2+ channels at NMJ)
2
Q
Intracranial Neoplasm
A
SIADH (ADH)
3
Q
Squamous cell lung carcinoma
A
Hypercalcemia (PTHrP)
4
Q
Renal cell carcinoma
A
Hypercalcemia (PTHrP)
Polycythemia (Erythropoietin)
5
Q
Breast cancer
A
Hypercalcemia (PTHrP)
6
Q
Hodgkin’s and some non-hodgkin’s Lymphoma
A
Hypercalcemia (calcitriol- 1,25-(OH)2 D3)
7
Q
Hemanioglastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, pheochromocytoma
A
Polycythemia (erythropoietin)
also renal cell carcinoma