Paraneoplastic syndromes in oncogynecology

Czech version

Authors: Luboš Minář; H. Al Awad; J. Kümmel
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF MU a FN Brno, přednosta prof. MUDr. P. Ventruba, DrSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2009; 74(3): 171-176

Overview

Objective:
Informations about paraneoplastic syndromes occurring in gynecological malignancies.

Design:
Literature review with case reports.

Setting:
Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk’s University and Faculty Hospital, Brno.

Methods:
Literature review about paraneoplastic syndromes in gynecological malignancies with illustrative case reports.

Conclusion:
As paraneoplastic syndromes known symptoms that accompany cancer, but not linked directly with the progression of primary bearings or creation distant metastases. These symptoms require attention especially because in some cases may be manifestations of primary tumor, which has not yet been diagnosed. The paraneoplastic syndromes that have occurred in the malignancy, which are of interest to oncogynecologists include fever tumor origin, anorexia and weight loss, paraneoplastic syndromes endocrine, neurological, musculosceletal, haematological and skin. As part of the diagnosis is necessary interdisciplinary cooperation involving the participation of not only oncogynecologist, but also dermatologist, neurologist, rheumatologist, hematologist and other specialists according to the current state and the dominant issue patiens.

Key words:
paraneoplastic syndrome, breast cancer and ovaries, dermatomyositis, hypercalcaemia, bisphosphonates.

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