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Metastatic breast cancer with multiple osseous lesions and severe local pain in vertebrae column treated with the single application of a fentanyl transdermal patch: A case report
oleh: Gregory Tsoucalas, Aliki Fiska
Format: | Article |
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Diterbitkan: | Balkan Medical Union 2018-03-01 |
Deskripsi
Breast cancer is the most frequent type of malignancy among female patients, while spine metastases represent the most frequent anatomic area for both-bone metastases and relapse lesions. The application of a fentanyl transdermal patch presents a significant variant for pain palliation. Although a complete remission of pain after a single application is rather rare, we present a female patient who reported it. GBPI, HADS and ECOG evaluation scales showed significant improvement. Practitioners who deal with oncology and palliative medicine should have a good working knowledge of this opioid.