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[Gastroduodenal metastases: an unusual manifestation of lung cancer. Study of two cases and review ot the literature].

Authors :
Metges JP
Labat JP
Giroux MA
Simon H
Lucas B
Malhaire JP
Gouerou H
Source :
La Revue de medecine interne [Rev Med Interne] 2001 May; Vol. 22 (5), pp. 465-8.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Introduction: Diagnosis of gastroduodenal metastases is rare. Primary tumors are essentially melanomas and breast cancer, and exceptionally lung cancer.<br />Exegesis: We report two patients who have a diagnosis of gastroduodenal metastases as initial manifestation of lung cancer. In one case, the patient died 3 weeks after the diagnosis. In the other case, chemotherapy was performed and complete response was obtained for the gastric metastasis. After a few months, node recurrence was diagnosed and the patient died 8 months after the diagnosis.<br />Conclusion: We review the endoscopic and non-endoscopic literature and discuss the different histological types and therapeutic strategies concerning these unusual manifestations of lung cancer.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0248-8663
Volume :
22
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
La Revue de medecine interne
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11402518
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0248-8663(01)00372-1