1. Small cell lung cancer presenting as dermatomyositis: mistaken for single connective tissue disease.
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Chao G, Fang L, Lu C, and Chen Z
- Subjects
- Biomarkers, Tumor analysis, Biopsy, Edema etiology, Humans, Immunohistochemistry, Lung Neoplasms chemistry, Lung Neoplasms complications, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Skin pathology, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma chemistry, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma complications, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Connective Tissue Diseases diagnosis, Dermatomyositis etiology, Diagnostic Errors, Lung Neoplasms diagnosis, Small Cell Lung Carcinoma diagnosis
- Abstract
Dermatomyositis (DM) is well-known to be associated with several types of malignancy. This case emphasizes the importance of a thorough examination for an underlying cancer, in patients with the symptoms of dermatomyositis. We report the case of a 62-year-old Chinese man who presented with a two-month history of edema of face and neck, together with erythema of the eyelids diagnosed of small cell lung cancer. Initially, it was thought to be single connective tissue disease such as DM. This study highlights the importance of a thorough physical examination when visiting a patient.
- Published
- 2012
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