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Unilateral hyperhidrosis associated with intrathoracic IgD lambda myelomatous tumour
M Lambert1, J M Kanyinda, F Richard
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Saint-Luc University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
Clinical Oncology (Royal College of Radiologists (Great Britain))
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Localized sympathetic over-activity, a rare sign of intrathoracic tumors, was observed. Treatment with radiotherapy resolved excessive sweating and the tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Localized sympathetic over-activity, such as hyperhidrosis, is an uncommon presentation of intrathoracic malignancy.
- Intrathoracic tumors can rarely manifest with neurological symptoms due to sympathetic nervous system involvement.