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A caquexia do câncer é uma síndrome paraneoplásica multifatorial caracterizada por anorexia, perda de peso corporal, perda de tecido adiposo e músculo esquelético, sendo responsável por pelo menos 20% das mortes em pacientes neoplásicos. Frequentemente, fadiga e indicadores gerais de malignidade como astenia, anorexia e anemia estão associados._x000D_ _x000D_ Os mecanismos permanecem obscuros e podem não ser homogêneos. Apesar da perda acentuada de volume do músculo, a força muscular geralmente permanece preservada._x000D_ _x000D_ A extensão da caquexia do câncer pode ser um fator prognóstico | |||
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Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial paraneoplastic syndrome characterised by anorexia, body weight loss, loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, accounting for at least 20% of deaths in neoplastic patients . Often fatigue and general indicators of malignancy as asthenia, anorexia and anaemia are associated. The mechanisms remain unclear and may not be homogenous. Despite marked volume loss of muscle, muscle force usually remains preserved. The extent of cancer cachexia might be a prognostic factor. | |||
Revision as of 09:24, 15 August 2026
Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial paraneoplastic syndrome characterised by anorexia, body weight loss, loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, accounting for at least 20% of deaths in neoplastic patients . Often fatigue and general indicators of malignancy as asthenia, anorexia and anaemia are associated. The mechanisms remain unclear and may not be homogenous. Despite marked volume loss of muscle, muscle force usually remains preserved. The extent of cancer cachexia might be a prognostic factor.
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| English | Cancer sarcopenia or muscle wasting |
Cancer cachexia is a multifactorial paraneoplastic syndrome characterised by anorexia, body weight loss, loss of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle, accounting for at least 20% of deaths in neoplastic patients . Often fatigue and general indicators of malignancy as asthenia, anorexia and anaemia are associated. The mechanisms remain unclear and may not be homogenous. Despite marked volume loss of muscle, muscle force usually remains preserved. The extent of cancer cachexia might be a prognostic factor. |
