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Unilateral segmental hyperhidrosis associated with pulmonary adenocarcinoma
H Slabbynck1, L Bedert, P P De Deyn
1Department of Pneumology, AZ Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium.
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|October 29, 1998
Summary
Unilateral hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating on one side of the body, can be an early indicator of lung cancer. This case report highlights the link between localized sweating abnormalities and underlying malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Unilateral hyperhidrosis is a rare condition characterized by localized excessive sweating.
- Pulmonary adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old man presented with unilateral dermatomal hyperhidrosis.
- The condition was objectively documented using the starch-iodine technique.
- A subsequent diagnosis revealed generalized pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
Findings:
- The case report details the association between unilateral hyperhidrosis and pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
- This suggests a potential paraneoplastic phenomenon linking localized sweating and malignancy.
Implications:
- Unilateral hyperhidrosis may serve as an unusual presenting sign for lung cancer.
- Further investigation into the neuro-cutaneous links between cancer and sweating disorders is warranted.
- Early recognition of such symptoms could aid in timely cancer diagnosis and treatment.