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Case Reports
. 2014 Nov 3:19:237.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2014.19.237.4409. eCollection 2014.

Multiple paraneoplastic syndromes revealing non-small cell lung carcinoma

Monia Youssef  1 , Melek Kechida  1 , Saoussen Cheikhmohamed  2 , Adnene Moussa  3 , Jameleddine  1
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Multiple paraneoplastic syndromes revealing non-small cell lung carcinoma

Monia Youssef et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract

A broad spectrum of paraneoplastic dermatoses is associated with lung cancer. We report herein a 56-year-old man who presented an association of erythroderma, acquired ichthyosis, palmo-plantar keratoderma, hypereosinophilia and hyper IgE. In light of these clinical and biological assessments an underlying malignancy had been suspected. A thoracic, abdominal and pelvic computed tomography showed a left hilar mass. The patient underwent a left pneumonectomy and the histological study had confirmed a non-small cell lung cancer. Recognition of cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes is important since it leads to prompt diagnosis of an underlying malignancy and consequently a better management and prognosis of the disease.

Keywords: Carcinoma; IgE; paraneoplastic dermatoses.

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Figure 1
(A) erythematous and finely scaling lesions on the trunk; (B, C) palmo-plantar keratoderma
Figure 2
Figure 2
The scanographic aspect of the left hilar mass
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