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  • Title: An autopsy case of subacute cor pulmonale due to pulmonary tumor cell emboli in a patient with gastric cancer.
    Author: Iwakami S, Sato T, Takagi H, Fujii M, Iwakami N, Yoshimi K, Koyama R, Ichikawa M, Yoshioka M, Takahashi K.
    Journal: Intern Med; 2009; 48(12):1057-60. PubMed ID: 19525598.
    Abstract:
    A 53-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital due to a severe respiratory condition and malnutrition. Radiological and electrophysiological findings suggested the existence of inexplicable cor pulmonale. Although we commenced to determine the causes of her severe condition, she suddenly died 3 days after admission. Postmortem autopsy revealed tumor cell microemboli in the small pulmonary arteries due to gastric cancer. Such a case of cor pulmonale as the first clinical manifestation is exceptionally rare. Occult malignancy should be considered as a differential diagnosis when one encounters a patient with subacutely aggravated respiratory condition and inexplicable cor pulmonale.
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