Paraneoplastic syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
Paraneoplastic syndromes are direct consequences of a tumour, but do not form due to the presence of the tumour itself. They may be caused by an abnormal immune response. Give 2 examples of mucocutaneous/skin paraneoplastic syndromes.
A
Pemphigus
Pruritis
2
Q
What is Marie’s disease?
A
Hypertrophic osteopathy
Associated with pulmonary tumours
3
Q
Give 3 examples of haematological paraneoplastic syndromes
A
Anaemia
Polycytaemia
Granulocytosis
