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Paraneoplastic syndrome Flashcards

1
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what is paraneoplastic syndrome caused by?

A

humoral factors (hormones/cytokines) (rather than the direct effects of the tumour)

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what cancers commonly cause paraneoplastic syndrome

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lung, breast, ovaries, lymphoma

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endocrine symptoms

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cushing’s
SIADH
hypercalcaemia
hypoglycaemia

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neurological symptoms

A

polymyositis

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cutaenous symptoms

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itching
dermatomyositis
reactivation of VZV

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haem causes

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anaemia
DIC
thrombocytopaenia

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