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The cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome.

1994; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 12; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1200/jco.1994.12.1.213

ISSN

1527-7755

Autores

Kristine A. Nelson, Declan Walsh, Finbar Sheehan,

Tópico(s)

Adipose Tissue and Metabolism

Resumo

PURPOSE To review the research related to the anorexia-cachexia syndrome in patients with cancer, with attention to the etiology and symptomatic treatment. DESIGN A comprehensive literature review using MEDLINE. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The anorexia-cachexia syndrome is a common problem in advanced cancer. Although many possible etiologies have been investigated, the cause has not been determined. Appropriate clinical evaluation is necessary to identify those patients who may respond to available, symptomatic treatments.

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