Rheumatologic manifestations of malignancy.
The relationship between rheumatologic syndromes and cancer covers a very broad array of both common and distinctly rare manifestations. This discussion has outlined some of the known relationships that do exist. A high index of suspicion by both the primary care physician and subspecialist will enhance the probability of detecting cancer in the patient who may present with rheumatologic complaints.
Department of Internal Medicine, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612.
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