Perirectal Infections in Patients With Small Cell Lung Cancer

Martin F. Earle, Byron E. Fossieck, Martin H. Cohen, Daniel C. Ihde, Paul A. Bunn, John D. Minna

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Abstract

Fifteen anorectal infections occurred in 6.4% of 188 intensively treated patients with small cell bronchogenic carcinoma. Granulocytopenia was present at onset in 13 episodes. In eight episodes, perirectal pain preceded any objective findings by two to 11 days. Ten infections resolved with recovery from granulocytopenia, but the five abscesses required incision. Septicemia accompanied four episodes; one patient died. Early recognition and therapy of this potentially fatal infection will become increasingly important as more patients with solid tumors receive intensive therapy. (JAMA 1981;246:2464-2466).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2464-2466
Number of pages3
JournalJAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume246
Issue number21
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 27 1981

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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