Adrenal Function in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer

Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong133 enrolled

Overview

Patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer may have hypofunction of the adrenal cortex either from tumour metastasis or other mechanisms. Since lung cancer patient may have to undergo stressful investigation and treatments, undetected hypofunction of the adrenal cortex may be hazardous. Knowledge of the size of the problem may help determine whether routine check is warranted.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

133

Conditions

Lung Cancer Adrenal Insufficiency

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically proven primary lung cancer * Newly diagnosed * No specific treatment given * No active infection in the previous week * No general anesthesia in the previous week Exclusion Criteria: * Known adrenal disease * Receiving exogenous systemic corticosteroids * Concomitant illness known to affect adrenal function. e.g. active TB

Locations (1)

Department of Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital

Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China

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