114 results for “advanced malignancy”
63y · Male·Complications of Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
… transitioned to palliative care in January 2014. His death occurred following the natural progression of advanced metastatic cancer with widespread involvement of abdomen and bones. Healthcare provided to Mr Swanston ap…
63y · Male·Metastatic lung cancer
…n medical services in August 2021 with difficulty swallowing and a neck lump, was promptly diagnosed with advanced non-small-cell lung carcinoma in September 2021, and received regular oncology care including chemotherap…
82y · Male·malignant mesothelioma (palliated)
…spects were identified. The case illustrates the complexity of managing end-of-life care in patients with advanced malignancy complicated by cognitive decline and psychiatric symptoms.
65y · Female·undetermined; possibly ischaemic heart disease or squamous cell carcinoma of ton…
A 65-year-old Malaysian woman with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue refused medical treatment due to visa concerns and preference for a…
49y · Male·Metastatic cholangiocarcinoma
…pathology and he was discharged. Subsequent investigations revealed obstructive jaundice, gallstones, and advanced liver disease. Exploratory surgery and imaging identified unresectable metastatic cancer. The coroner fou…
66y · Male·metastatic oesophageal cancer
… and dysphagia in late 2016, was investigated at Royal Adelaide Hospital where CT and endoscopy confirmed advanced oesophageal adenocarcinoma with metastatic disease to lungs, liver, spleen and lymph nodes. Palliative ca…
72y · Male·Metastatic renal cell carcinoma
…und death resulted from metastatic renal cell carcinoma. This case illustrates the natural progression of advanced malignancy in a patient with intellectual disability receiving appropriate end-of-life care. No clinical …
56y · Female·sepsis secondary to disseminated pancreatic adenocarcinoma
…ress. Abnormal liver function tests in August 2019 prompted appropriate escalation with imaging revealing advanced pancreatic cancer with hepatic and pulmonary metastases. The coroner found no deficiency in care; diagnos…
63y · Male·metastatic carcinoma of the lung (small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma with poorl…
…officer assessment, and multiple hospital transfers for deteriorating conditions. His death resulted from advanced metastatic disease rather than any deficiency in prison healthcare. No preventable factors were identifie…
63y · Male·metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma with chronic obstructive lung disease
Mr Curtin, a 63-year-old with metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma and severe COPD, was admitted to Repatriation General Hospital on 14 August 2015 with dyspnea and confusion. His condition deteriorated with delirium…
50y · Male·Metastatic carcinoma of unknown primary
…nical errors or preventable aspects. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge of identifying occult malignancy in patients with disability presenting with non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms, and the importance of…
70y · Male·Metastatic oesophagogastric adenocarcinoma
…ded by Port Phillip Prison staff was satisfactory, and his death resulted from the natural progression of advanced metastatic cancer.
64y · Male·Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
…cell lung cancer whilst in lawful custody in Long Bay Hospital on 10 May 2020. He had been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in February 2019 after presenting with hip pain and weight loss. His cancer had metastasised …
63y · Male·disseminated carcinoma (pancreatic cancer with metastases to liver and lung)
…e recommendations for CT scanning from November 2017 onwards. An MRI scan performed in June 2019 revealed advanced pancreatic cancer with liver and lung metastases. The coroner found that medical care provided was approp…
62y · Male·metastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Robert Stradling was a 62-year-old male prisoner who died from metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. He had significant health issues throughout his incarceration and was transferred between prison hospital and St Vince…
55y · Female·Complications of metastatic colorectal carcinoma
…t to pain expression difficulties in patients with intellectual disability, though early presentation and advanced disease likely determined outcome.
31y · Male·metastatic alveolar soft part sarcoma
…s delay), though expert opinion concluded earlier diagnosis would not have altered outcome as disease was advanced. Patient-initiated pain complaints from 2010-2012 concerning left hip/back pain were unrelated to sarcoma…
28y · Male·Bronchopneumonia caused by metastatic lung cancer (adenocarcinoma)
…houlder pain, cough) were clinically consistent with musculoskeletal injury or minor illness rather than malignancy. This aggressive, rapidly progressive cancer is extremely rare in young adults. Palliative care was exem…
74y · Male·Acute exacerbation of chronic airways disease, with carcinoma of prostate being …
…death. This case demonstrates appropriate management of acute respiratory deterioration in a patient with advanced COPD and limited treatment options.
76y · Male·end-stage renal failure
…riate management of his complex medical conditions. The clinical lesson is that in elderly prisoners with advanced chronic kidney disease and multiple comorbidities, early identification of declining renal function and c…
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