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Sujith V Cherian1, Rosa M Estrada-Y-Martin1, Shahreen Billah2
1Divisions of Critical Care, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, University of Texas Health-McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX.
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|November 12, 2017
Summary
A 53-year-old man presented with persistent back pain and neurological deficits. Unexplained weight loss and family history of cancer warrant further investigation for underlying malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- A 53-year-old male with no significant past medical history presented with subacute onset of symptoms.
- Family history was notable for prostate cancer.
Observation:
- The patient reported 3 months of progressive back pain.
- He experienced numbness and weakness in the left upper and lower extremities.
- An 11 kg unintentional weight loss was reported over 3 months.
- No respiratory symptoms or anorexia were reported.
Findings:
- The constellation of symptoms suggests a potential underlying neoplastic process.
- Neurological deficits indicate possible spinal cord or nerve root compression.
- Unexplained weight loss is a concerning oncologic red flag.
Implications:
- Further diagnostic workup is crucial to identify the etiology of the patient's symptoms.
- Early detection of malignancy can significantly impact treatment outcomes.
- This case highlights the importance of considering systemic disease in patients with non-specific neurological complaints.
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