1. Imaging of Oncologic Emergencies.
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Iacobellis, Francesca, Perillo, Alessandra, Iadevito, Isabella, Tanga, Michela, Romano, Luigia, Grassi, Roberto, Nicola, Refky, and Scaglione, Mariano
- Abstract
Oncologic emergencies can be either the result of the primary tumor, its metastasis, a paraneoplastic syndrome or reaction to the chemotherapy. Imaging plays a crucial role in ensuring a prompt diagnosis as well as assisting in the therapeutic management. In this article, we discuss the common thoracic and abdominal oncological emergencies that may be encountered in an emergency department. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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