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KMID : 0383820120720010072
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2012 Volume.72 No. 1 p.72 ~ p.76
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A Case of Primary Lung Cancer Producing Alpha-fetoprotein
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Yu Ji-Hyun
Ahn Joong-Hyun
Chung Han-Hee
Kim Young-Wook
Yu Jin-Sok
Kim Ju-sang
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Abstract
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We observed a very rare case of primary lung cancer producing alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). A 70-year-old male with a history of smoking 50 packs per year was diagnosed with large cell carcinoma of the lung. The clinical stage was T2bN3M0 (IIIB), and serum AFP was 23,247 ng/mL. There was no evidence of metastasis to the liver, scrotum or other organs. While undergoing chemotherapy for 1 year, as the cancer progressed the AFP value steadily increased. The patient died of respiratory failure due to pneumonia 12 months after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
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KEYWORD
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alpha-Fetoproteins, Lung Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Large Cell
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