The cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome.

摘要: PURPOSETo review the research related to anorexia-cachexia syndrome in patients with cancer, attention etiology and symptomatic treatment.DESIGNA comprehensive literature using MEDLINE.RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONThe is a common problem advanced cancer. Although many possible etiologies have been investigated, cause has not determined. Appropriate clinical evaluation necessary identify those who may respond available, treatments.