Increased levels of platelet-associated immunoglobulin G in a patient with pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.08.036.
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Abstract
This report describes a rare case of thrombocytopenia with high levels of platelet-associated immunoglobulin G (PA-IgG) in a patient with an adenocarcinoma of the lung. After surgical resection, the platelet count gradually increased and the serum PA-IgG levels decreased to within normal reference ranges. These findings suggest a relationship between pulmonary adenocarcinoma and PA-IgG.
Medical subject headings
- Adenocarcinoma
- Blood Platelets
- Immunoglobulin G
- Lung Neoplasms