Docetaxel-induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis mimicking lymphangitic carcinomatosis in a patient with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the lung
Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy. 2013; 6 (3-4): 117-119
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ABSTRACT
Docetaxel belongs to the taxane family of anti-cancer drugs, which are commonly used in non-small cell lung cancers. They stabilize microtubules by preventing depolymerization, resulting in cell death. Pneumonitis is an uncommon side effect of docetaxel. We report a case of docetaxel induced hypersensitivity pneumonitis mimicking lymphangitic carcinomatosis in a patient with metastatic adenocarcinoma of the lung
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Adenocarcinoma
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Alveolite Alérgica Extrínseca
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Neoplasias Pulmonares
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Metástase Neoplásica
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Hematol. Oncol. Stem Cell Ther.
Ano de publicação:
2013
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