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Paraneoplastic Syndromes Flashcards

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What is related to squamous cell carcinoma?

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Hypercalcaemia due to PTH related peptide secretion

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What is related to small cell cancer?

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Cushingnoid due to ACTH

SIADH due to ADH - fluid overload, increased urine osmolality

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What are the features of small cell lung tumours?

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Smoking related
Central
Chemo/radiosensitive
Rarely cured

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What are the features of squamous cell carcinoma?

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Smoking related
Central
Operable - best survival

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What are the features of adenocarcinoma?

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Peripheral
Slow growing
Metastasise early

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