Fulminant hepatic failure resulting from small-cell lung cancer and dramatic response of chemotherapy

Prompt treatment in tumor-associated encephalopathy may prolong survival. We describe a 69-year-old male patient who was presented with fulminant hepatic failure, secondary to small-cell lung carcinoma with rapidly progressing encephalopathy. Both symptoms remitted following chemotherapy, suggesting...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2006-04, Vol.12 (15), p.2466-2468
Main Authors: Kaira, Kyoichi, Takise, Atsushi, Watanabe, Rieko, Mori, Masatomo
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antineoplastic Agents - therapeutic use
Carcinoma, Small Cell - complications
Carcinoma, Small Cell - drug therapy
Carcinoma, Small Cell - secondary
Case Report
Humans
Liver Failure, Acute - drug therapy
Liver Failure, Acute - etiology
Liver Neoplasms - secondary
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Lung Neoplasms - drug therapy
Male
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Summary:Prompt treatment in tumor-associated encephalopathy may prolong survival. We describe a 69-year-old male patient who was presented with fulminant hepatic failure, secondary to small-cell lung carcinoma with rapidly progressing encephalopathy. Both symptoms remitted following chemotherapy, suggesting swift diagnosis and administration of chemotherapy to be effective in treatment of fulminant hepatic failure and encephalopathy.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2466