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Occult small cell lung carcinoma

MedGen UID:
233791
•Concept ID:
C1335099
•
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: lung occult small cell carcinoma; Occult Lung Small Cell Carcinoma; Occult Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung; occult small cell carcinoma of lung; Occult Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lung; occult small cell carcinoma of the lung; Occult Small Cell Lung Carcinoma; occult small cell lung carcinoma
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0003437

Definition

A small cell lung carcinoma detectable by sputum cytology only. The primary tumor is undetectable radiographically or during bronchoscopy; therefore, it can not be assessed. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVOccult small cell lung carcinoma

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Adjuvant therapy in non-small cell lung cancer: future treatment prospects and paradigms.
Carbone DP, Felip E
Clin Lung Cancer 2011 Sep;12(5):261-71. Epub 2011 Aug 10 doi: 10.1016/j.cllc.2011.06.002. PMID: 21831720
Follow-up and surveillance of the lung cancer patient following curative-intent therapy.
Colice GL, Rubins J, Unger M; American College of Chest Physicians
Chest 2003 Jan;123(1 Suppl):272S-283S. doi: 10.1378/chest.123.1_suppl.272s. PMID: 12527585
Bronchoscopic localization and treatment of occult lung cancer.
Edell ES, Cortese DA
Chest 1989 Oct;96(4):919-21. doi: 10.1378/chest.96.4.919. PMID: 2529106

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Diagnosis

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Complicated by Anti-GABA(B) Receptor Encephalitis.
Yamada K, Yaguchi H, Ishikawa K, Tanaka D, Oshima Y, Mizushima K, Uwatoko H, Shirai S, Takahashi-Iwata I, Matsushima M, Tanaka K, Yabe I
Intern Med 2024 May 1;63(9):1295-1300. Epub 2023 Sep 22 doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2569-23. PMID: 37743510
Brachial Diparesis due to Motor Neuronopathy as One of the Predominant Presenting Signs of Occult Small Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Erdener SE, Vural A, Temucin CM, Ozdamar SE, Nurlu G, Varli K, Dericioglu N
Intern Med 2016;55(12):1641-3. Epub 2016 Jun 15 doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.55.4888. PMID: 27301520
Fulminant hepatic failure secondary to neoplastic infiltration of the liver.
Rajvanshi P, Kowdley KV, Hirota WK, Meyers JB, Keeffe EB
J Clin Gastroenterol 2005 Apr;39(4):339-43. doi: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000155123.97418.06. PMID: 15758630
Dermatomyositis associated with lymphoproliferative disorder of NK cells and occult small cell lung carcinoma.
Antonioli CM, Airò P
Clin Rheumatol 2004 Jun;23(3):239-41. Epub 2004 Apr 7 doi: 10.1007/s10067-003-0814-2. PMID: 15168153
Anesthesia for an unsuspected Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome with autoantibodies and occult small cell lung carcinoma.
Small S, Ali HH, Lennon VA, Brown RH Jr, Carr DB, de Armendi A
Anesthesiology 1992 Jan;76(1):142-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-199201000-00022. PMID: 1309626

Therapy

Anesthesia for an unsuspected Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome with autoantibodies and occult small cell lung carcinoma.
Small S, Ali HH, Lennon VA, Brown RH Jr, Carr DB, de Armendi A
Anesthesiology 1992 Jan;76(1):142-5. doi: 10.1097/00000542-199201000-00022. PMID: 1309626

Prognosis

Fulminant hepatic failure secondary to neoplastic infiltration of the liver.
Rajvanshi P, Kowdley KV, Hirota WK, Meyers JB, Keeffe EB
J Clin Gastroenterol 2005 Apr;39(4):339-43. doi: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000155123.97418.06. PMID: 15758630

Clinical prediction guides

Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Complicated by Anti-GABA(B) Receptor Encephalitis.
Yamada K, Yaguchi H, Ishikawa K, Tanaka D, Oshima Y, Mizushima K, Uwatoko H, Shirai S, Takahashi-Iwata I, Matsushima M, Tanaka K, Yabe I
Intern Med 2024 May 1;63(9):1295-1300. Epub 2023 Sep 22 doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.2569-23. PMID: 37743510
Brachial Diparesis due to Motor Neuronopathy as One of the Predominant Presenting Signs of Occult Small Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Erdener SE, Vural A, Temucin CM, Ozdamar SE, Nurlu G, Varli K, Dericioglu N
Intern Med 2016;55(12):1641-3. Epub 2016 Jun 15 doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.55.4888. PMID: 27301520

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