Metastatic pancreatic cancer presenting with pulmonary arterial hypertension

Saudi Med J. 2023 Feb;44(2):218-222. doi: 10.15537/smj.2023.44.2.20220632.

Abstract

Chronic cough is one of the most common symptoms encountered in respiratory clinics. It has a variety of differential diagnoses, and without a clear algorithmic approach, the final diagnosis can be overlooked. In this case report, we present a unique case of metastatic pancreatic cancer presented as chronic cough.

Keywords: Group IV PH; chronic cough; metastasis; pulmonary hypertension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Cough / etiology
  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / complications
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension* / complications