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Exophthalmos as a first manifestation of small cell lung cancer: a long-term follow-up.

TitleExophthalmos as a first manifestation of small cell lung cancer: a long-term follow-up.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsKonoglou, M., Zarogoulidis P., Porpodis K., Androudi S., Papakosta D., Matthaios D., Kontakiotis T., Zervas V., Kalaitzidou E., Mitrakas A., Touzopoulos P., & Zarogoulidis K.
JournalCase Rep Ophthalmol
Volume2
Issue3
Pagination360-6
Date Published2011 Sep
ISSN1663-2699
Abstract

Small cell lung cancer is characterized by rapid growth and early metastasis. Despite its sensitivity to cytotoxic therapy, until now treatments have failed to control or cure this disease in most patients. Orbital metastases are a rare manifestation of systemic malignancies. Breast and lung cancers represent more than two thirds of the primary cancer sites. Metastases to the eye and orbit develop in approximately 0.7-12% of patients with lung cancer. Here, we report a rare case of exophthalmos as the first manifestation of a metastatic carcinoma due to small cell lung cancer, and a 6-months follow-up with complete exophthalmic response to chemotherapy.

DOI10.1159/000334784
Alternate JournalCase Rep Ophthalmol
PubMed ID22220160
PubMed Central IDPMC3250660

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