Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia: a rare first presentation of lung cancer

Stacey, Nicholas M; Feddersen, Martin

doi:10.5694/mja2.51659

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A 76‐year‐old woman with no significant medical history presented to hospital after 3 days of vomiting. There were no concerning features to her vomiting, no diarrhoea, no abdominal pain or distension, no fevers, and no recent weight loss. She was an ex‐smoker, took no regular medications, and was the full‐time carer for her husband. Her physical examination was unremarkable.

Central Coast Local Health District, Gosford, NSW, Australia

Correspondence: nicholas.stacey@svha.org.au

Acknowledgements:

Diagnostic images in Box 2 and Box 4 were provided courtesy of Antony Kaufman, Senior Staff Specialist Pathologist, Gosford Hospital.

Competing interests:

No relevant disclosures.

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