Question

A 70-year-old man who smokes presents with persistent haemoptysis and weight loss. Imaging shows a hilar mass. Which paraneoplastic syndrome is classically associated with small cell lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Both B and D

Answer

Hypercalcaemia

Answer

Cushing's syndrome (ectopic ACTH)

Answer

Myasthenic syndrome (Lambert-Eaton)

Answer

SIADH

Practice question

A 70-year-old man who smokes presents with persistent haemoptysis and weight loss. Imaging shows a hilar mass. Which paraneoplastic syndrome is classically associated with small cell lung cancer?