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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 24, 2024; 15(10): 1379-1382
Published online Oct 24, 2024. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v15.i10.1379
Gastric metastasis of small cell lung carcinoma: A rare but noteworthy entity to consider
Cemal Ugur Dursun, Ahmet Oguz Tugcu, Galip Dogukan Dogru
Cemal Ugur Dursun, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, İstanbul 34865, Türkiye
Ahmet Oguz Tugcu, Galip Dogukan Dogru, Department of Radiation Oncology, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara 06010, Türkiye
Author contributions: Dursun CU, Tugcu AO and Dogru GD contributed to this paper; Dursun CU designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Tugcu AO contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Dogru GD contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript, illustrations, and review of literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Cemal Ugur Dursun, MD, Doctor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Cevizli, D-100 Güney Yanyol, İstanbul 34865, Türkiye. cudursun.ro@gmail.com
Received: August 13, 2024
Revised: September 12, 2024
Accepted: September 19, 2024
Published online: October 24, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastric metastasis in small cell lung carcinoma is a rare but clinically significant complication, often indicative of advanced disease. Due to diagnostic challenges and the typically asymptomatic nature of early gastric lesions, this metastatic involvement may be identified late. A multidisciplinary approach, including systemic therapy and symptomatic management, is essential for optimal patient care.