Review of paraneoplastic syndromes associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
2010

Review of Paraneoplastic Syndromes in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Mathew Deepu George, Rooban T, Janani V, Joshua E Rao, UK Ranganathan

Primary Institution: Ragas Dental College, Chennai, India

Hypothesis

Paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS) may serve as early indicators of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Conclusion

Recognizing paraneoplastic syndromes associated with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma can lead to earlier diagnosis and better management.

Supporting Evidence

  • Paraneoplastic syndromes can manifest before the diagnosis of cancer.
  • Recognition of these syndromes can improve patient outcomes.
  • Symptoms of PNS can include endocrine, dermatological, and neurological abnormalities.

Takeaway

Sometimes, people can show signs of illness before they actually have cancer. This study talks about those signs for throat cancer.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.4103/0973-029X.72499

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