Question

A 62-year-old man with a 40-pack-year history presents with haemoptysis, weight loss, and a new cough. Imaging shows a hilar mass. Biopsy indicates squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. Which paraneoplastic syndrome is most commonly associated with squamous cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalcaemia (PTHrP production)

Answer

SIADH (hyponatraemia)

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Ectopic ACTH syndrome

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome

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Polycythaemia (erythropoietin production)

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with a 40-pack-year history presents with haemoptysis, weight loss, and a new cough. Imaging shows a hilar mass. Biopsy indicates squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. Which paraneoplastic syndrome is most commonly associated with squamous cell lung cancer?