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Apresentação atípica de cancro do pulmão num doente jovem
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O cancro do pulmão é a principal causa de morte por cancro nos homens. O diagnóstico pode ser tardio se a primeira apresentação for através de lesões atípicas.
Nódulos subcutâneos do couro cabeludo podem representar metástases de diferentes tumores. O carcinoma epidermóide do pulmão, embora raro, deve ser considerado quando essas lesões são encontradas. No caso apresentado, a evolução das lesões e a idade jovem do paciente sugeriram uma abordagem eficaz que levou ao diagnóstico.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men. The diagnosis may be delayed if atypical lesions are the first presentation. Subcutaneous nodules of the scalp may represent metastasis from various tumors. Small cell cancer of the lung, though rare, might be considered when lesions are found. In the case presented here, the evolution of the lesions and the young age of the patient suggested an effective approach that led to the diagnosis.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death from cancer in men. The diagnosis may be delayed if atypical lesions are the first presentation. Subcutaneous nodules of the scalp may represent metastasis from various tumors. Small cell cancer of the lung, though rare, might be considered when lesions are found. In the case presented here, the evolution of the lesions and the young age of the patient suggested an effective approach that led to the diagnosis.
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Lung Cancer Subcutaneous Nodules Carcinoma Squamous Cells Metastasis Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Social medicine::Public health medicine research areas::Family medicine
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Carvalho, S., Carreira, L. Apresentação atípica de cancro do pulmão num doente jovem. Revista Portuguesa de Medicina Geral e Familiar. 2012;28(6):436-440. Disponivel em: https://www.rpmgf.pt/ojs/index.php/rpmgf/article/view/10986
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Associação Portuguesa de Medicina Geral e Familiar