114 results for “advanced malignancy”
68y · Male·Complications of metastatic cholangiocarcinoma
Dennis Alfred Goudge, a 68-year-old man with metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, prostate cancer, depression and angina, died in the hospital ward of Port Phillip Prison from complications of his metastatic cholangiocarcinoma…
50y · Female·unascertained
… palliative care in community settings and the importance of anticipatory care planning for patients with advanced malignancy and co-morbid respiratory and cardiac disease.
62y · Male·extensive small cell lung cancer
…ess. The coroner found no clinical errors contributed to his death; the delusions appeared related to his advanced malignancy rather than medication. However, a significant administrative failure occurred: hospital staff…
59y · Female·multi-organ failure as a result of metastatic cervical cancer
…om multi-organ failure. She presented with haematuria, lethargy, and poor appetite, and was found to have advanced malignancy with lung metastases. Due to psychiatric illness causing impaired judgment and refusal of trea…
79y · Male·Complications associated with metastatic colorectal carcinoma and diabetes melli…
…ith observations maintained 15-30 minutes prior to death. This case illustrates appropriate management of advanced malignancy in a custodial setting and demonstrates that complex medical conditions in older patients with…
65y · Male·Metastatic disease with gastrointestinal primary (adenocarcinoma)
Ronald Nieuwenhuis, a 65-year-old man with intellectual disability residing in supported accommodation, presented to hospital in January 2025 with abdominal pain and was found to have metastatic adenocarcinoma of gastroi…
57y · Female·Metastatic triple negative breast cancer
…re provider. This case underscores the challenges of managing complex seizure disorders in the setting of advanced malignancy and highlights appropriate end-of-life palliative care.
89y · Female·Liver metastasis and rectal malignancy
…earlier. The case highlights no clinical management issues. Death was natural, occurring in hospital from advanced malignancy. The coroner's primary task was genealogical and administrative—confirming that the Queensland…
74y · Female·complications of metastatic intra abdominal malignancy (unknown primary)
…s admitted to Beechworth Health Service then transferred to Wangaratta Hospital where CT imaging revealed advanced metastatic intra-abdominal malignancy of unknown primary. She was returned for palliative care and died o…
63y · Male·Metastatic carcinoma of the lung
…known chronic conditions (asthma, COPD, silicosis from occupational exposure) but these masked underlying advanced lung cancer. The coroner identified suboptimal care: Jeffrey's request to see the doctor on 23 March 2008…
63y · Male·Complications of mesothelioma
… highlights the importance of regular monitoring of residents in care facilities, particularly those with advanced malignancy, and the need for appropriate care planning in palliative situations.
69y · Male·disseminated urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (palliated), bilateral lung ade…
A 69-year-old man died in prison custody from disseminated urothelial carcinoma of the bladder, bilateral lung adenocarcinoma, and severe emphysema. He had a significant smoking history and prior asbestos exposure. His l…
55y · Male·bronchopneumonia complicating metastatic carcinoma of the right lung, with emphy…
…viral diagnosis. Four days later he deteriorated and was admitted to hospital, where ICU imaging revealed advanced malignancy with poor prognosis. The coroner found the prison medical care appropriate and timely, with no…
64y · Male·Consequences of metastatic oesophageal carcinoma with Stanford B dissection thor…
…uded no action by Corrective Services or Justice Health could have altered the outcome of this incurable malignancy. Medical management was appropriate throughout custody.
51y · Male·metastatic small round cell malignancy (Ewing's Sarcoma)
…kness in January 2018, underwent urgent spinal decompression surgery, and was subsequently diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer. Palliative care was provided until his death in March 2018. A forensic medical review …
67y · Female·Complications of metastatic lung cancer, in a woman with chronic obstructive pul…
Grethe Larsen, a 67-year-old woman with advanced multiple sclerosis, COPD, and metastatic lung cancer, died from complications of her malignancy. She resi…
71y · Male·metastatic caecal adenocarcinoma
…tive steps were appropriately taken to manage his declining condition along a palliative care pathway. An advanced care directive was in place confirming he was not for resuscitation. His family was given increased bedsi…
94y · Female·Complications of metastatic lobular carcinoma of the breast in a woman with deme…
A 94-year-old woman with advanced dementia and metastatic breast cancer died from complications of her malignancy. She presented repeatedly…
90y · Male·Sepsis in the setting of cachexia in a man with multiple comorbidities
…with sepsis suspected secondary to urinary tract infection, colonic pathology, and subsequently diagnosed advanced prostate cancer. He was severely malnourished (BMI 13.5) with multiple comorbidities. Despite initial res…
72y · Male·pneumonia in a man with metastatic colon cancer
…tated per his prior wishes. The coroner found pneumonia as the immediate cause of death in the context of advanced cancer, and was satisfied that medical care provided was appropriate.
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