| Occult gastric cancer manifested by progressive shortness of breath in a young adult. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 3018944 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We have reported a case of occult, diffuse gastric cancer in a young adult with progressive shortness of breath and bilateral pulmonary interstitial infiltrates. Progressive shortness of breath may be the first or only manifestation of occult gastric cancer caused by either lymphangitic carcinomatosis or microscopic tumor emboli to the lungs. Widespread recognition of this syndrome, a high index of suspicion, and prompt lung biopsy are necessary to make the correct diagnosis. With progress in chemotherapy for malignant diseases, early diagnosis and specific treatment may improve the prognosis of this condition. |
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Authors:
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G Desigan; M Wang; B Wofford; G D Dunn; S Vaughan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 79 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1986 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-10-22 Completed Date: 1986-10-22 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1173-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous
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complications*,
pathology,
secondary Adult Diagnosis, Differential Dyspnea / etiology* Humans Lung / pathology Lung Neoplasms / secondary Male Pleural Effusion / diagnosis Pulmonary Fibrosis / etiology Stomach Neoplasms / complications*, diagnosis, pathology |
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