Abstract
Persistent idiopathic facial pain associated with mediastinal involvement in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) may occur at presentation or at relapse. It is often under-recognised, leading to prolonged symptoms, distress and sometimes inappropriate interventions. We present three case histories and a review of the published literature to highlight this important symptom.
Keywords:
Dental Pain; Facial pain; Lung cancer; Mediastinum; Palliative; Radiotherapy.
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MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / diagnostic imaging*
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / secondary
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / therapy
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnostic imaging*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
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Facial Pain / diagnosis*
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Facial Pain / etiology
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Facial Pain / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / complications
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Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Lung Neoplasms / pathology
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Lung Neoplasms / therapy
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Lymph Nodes / diagnostic imaging*
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Lymph Nodes / pathology
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Lymphatic Metastasis
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Male
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Mediastinum
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Middle Aged
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Radiography
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Treatment Outcome