Gynaecomastia associated with gonadotrophin-secreting carcinoma of the lung
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- 1 May 1977
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 53 (619), 269-271
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.53.619.269
Abstract
Summary: A 67-year-old man developed dermatomyositis. Investigation revealed an oat cell carcinoma of the lung. When he developed unilateral gynaecomastia this tumour was found to secrete gonadotrophins. The gynaecomastia disappeared after treatment with an anti-oestrogen—tamoxifen. This use of tamoxifen has not previously been described. Partial tumour regression was obtained with several cytotoxic drug regimes. His dermatomyositis responded to this treatment and remains in remission.Keywords
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