A Case of Pancreatic Cancer Presenting as Dermatomyositis
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
;
: 43-46, 2006.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-178393
ABSTRACT
Dermatomyositis is an idiopathic, inflammatory myopathy characterized by proximal muscle weakness and cutaneous lesions. The association of malignancy with dermatomyositis is well established, especially with lung, breast, ovary, stomach, and colorectal cancers. The incidence of cancer appears to be increased especially in elderly person, and the prognosis is very poor. Malignancy may occur before the onset of dermatomyositis, concurrently, or afterward. Therefore extensive screening tests for an occult malignancy should be conducted in patient with dermatomyositis. We report a 76-year-old man presented with dermatomyositis and a search for possible occult malignancy found an otherwise asymptomatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma with massive lymph node metastasis.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Ovaire
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Pancréas
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Tumeurs du pancréas
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Pronostic
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Estomac
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Région mammaire
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Tumeurs colorectales
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Adénocarcinome
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Dépistage de masse
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Incidence
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
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Étude pronostique
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
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