[Duodenal metastasis from squamous cell carcinoma of the lung; report of a case].
Metastatic carcinoma from primary lung cancer is usually recognized in the brain, adrenal glands, and bone. It is uncommon in the digestive system, particularly in the duodenum. We report a 63-year-old man who had undergone a left lower lobectomy for lung cancer. Anemia (Hb 6.9 g/dl) had been observed 2 months after surgery for primary lung cancer. Gastroduodenoscopy showed duodenal metastasis, and further examination demonstrated adrenal metastasis. Palliative treatment was selected and the patient died 5 months after surgery.
Department of Chest Surgery, Maebashi Red Cross Hospital, Maebashi, Japan.
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Kamiyoshihara
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Otaki
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Nameki
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Kawashima
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Otani
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Morishita
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D004379:Duodenal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D013997:Time Factors