title: Lactic acidosis and small cell carcinoma of the lung.
abstract: Two patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung who presented with lactic acidosis are described. Hepatocellular failure due to extensive metastases may be the cause of acute lactic acidosis.
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000209:etiology*; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D007773:Lactates; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000556:secondary*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007773:Lactates