Hypercalcemia-leukocytosis syndrome in a patient with cavitating squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
2009
Hypercalcemia-leukocytosis syndrome in lung cancer
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Burzyantseva Olga, Dharmasena Sanath, Jayawardena Suriya, Rupanagudi Vijay A, Krishnan Padmanabhan
Primary Institution: Coney Island Hospital
Hypothesis
Can hypercalcemia-leukocytosis syndrome be an early indicator of lung cancer?
Conclusion
Patients with hypercalcemia-leukocytosis syndrome associated with lung cancer have a worse prognosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.
- Hypercalcemia and leukocytosis are common in lung cancer patients.
- Patients with hypercalcemia-leukocytosis syndrome have a worse prognosis.
Takeaway
If someone has high calcium and white blood cell counts, it might mean they have lung cancer, which is very serious.
Methodology
Case report of a 67-year-old male with lung cancer and associated paraneoplastic syndromes.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
67-year-old Caucasian male with a history of smoking and multiple comorbidities.
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