paraneoplastic syndromes associated with oropharyngeal squam

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19/11/2010 at 7:40 am #9737

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Malignancies are usually preceded by the presence of various paraneoplastic syndromes (PNS), which could be the indirect and/or remote effects of the metabolites produced by neoplastic cells. PNS manifested by oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas, which is the most common head and neck malignancy,

Knowledge of the clinical spectrum of these syndromes will equip the oral physician for early diagnosis and management of these hidden malignancies, especially of the pharyngeal region.



20/11/2010 at 6:18 pm #14395

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What exactly are these paraneoplastic syndromes? Can u provide some more information?



22/11/2010 at 1:04 pm #14396

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A paraneoplastic syndrome is a disease or symptom that is the consequence of the presence of cancer in the body, but is not due to the local presence of cancer cells. …
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