Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated to lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx: a case report

Authors

  • Deborah P. Cotrim
  • Priscila B.M. Soares

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v45i4p460-465

Keywords:

Osteoarthropathy, Secondary Hypertrophic, Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms, Patients/Aged.

Abstract

Malignant neoplasms of the nasopharynx are very rare and has two peaks of incidence: below the age of 30, and between the 4th and 5th decade of life. It is, however, uncommon after the 60 years of age. In rare cases, some patients may present, in the form of paraneoplastic syndrome, hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA). In this case report, we describe a case of HOA from lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx in a 77-year-old male patient, representing an extremely unusual condition.

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Author Biographies

  • Deborah P. Cotrim

    Medical Student, College Pythagoras of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais

  • Priscila B.M. Soares
    Medical Oncologist at Santa Casa, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais

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Published

2012-12-30

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Relato de Caso

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How to Cite

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Cotrim DP, Soares PB. Hypertrophic osteoarthropathy associated to lymphoepithelioma of the nasopharynx: a case report. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2012 Dec. 30 [cited 2024 May 15];45(4):460-5. Available from: https://revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/62307