Localized sympathetic overactivity: an uncommon complication of lung cancer

Direct nerve infiltration by tumour tissue usually produces pain, and loss of motor, sensory, and autonomic function. Two patients are reported in whom a major symptom of nerve infiltration was sympathetic overactivity manifested by excessive spontaneous sweating.

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Published in:Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry neurosurgery and psychiatry, 1976-01, Vol.39 (1), p.93-95
Main Authors: Walsh, J. C., Low, P. A., Allsop, J. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Humans
Hyperhidrosis - etiology
Lung cancer
Lung Neoplasms - complications
Male
Middle Aged
Nervous System Diseases - etiology
Neurologic Manifestations
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Summary:Direct nerve infiltration by tumour tissue usually produces pain, and loss of motor, sensory, and autonomic function. Two patients are reported in whom a major symptom of nerve infiltration was sympathetic overactivity manifested by excessive spontaneous sweating.
ISSN:0022-3050
1468-330X
DOI:10.1136/jnnp.39.1.93