The first cancer patient with COVID-19 in Slovakia.
Klin Onkol
; 33(5): 386-389, 2020.
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| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-895742
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In December 2019 a new strain of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has emerged and affected health care worldwide. Patients with cancer and other comorbidities are at increased risk for adverse outcomes in this infection. CASE In this case report we present a 75-year-old patient with a localized gastric adenocarcinoma, currently treated by perioperative chemotherapy regimen, who had an rT-PCR proven novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection. Laboratory and radiologic assessments were performed in order to assess disease severity; however, the findings were not altered in accordance with the findings associated with COVID-19 disease.RESULTS:
On the first hospital day the patient had a low grade fever with chills. Subsequently a pharmacological therapy with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin was started. After pharmacologic and symptomatic treatment, the patient was reassessed for SARS-CoV-2, with negative results. At discharge, the patient was ordered a 14-day mandatory quarantine. After 57 days of follow-up, the patient underwent a new rapid antibody test by Acro Biotech inc., which gave negative results for IgM and IgG.CONCLUSION:
An infection with SARS-CoV-2 is associated with a more severe disease in patients with comorbidities and cancer; however, this case patient had a mild course of COVID-19 disease. The aim of this case report is to share the information on the clinical course and outcomes of a patient with malignancy. Rapid spreading of information is crucial in the management of COVID-19.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neumonía Viral
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Neoplasias Gástricas
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Adenocarcinoma
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Infecciones por Coronavirus
Tipo de estudio:
Reporte de caso
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Estudio de cohorte
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Estudio pronóstico
Tópicos:
Covid persistente
Límite:
Anciano
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Klin Onkol
Asunto de la revista:
Neoplasmas
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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