The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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Successful Treatment of Pleural Effusion in Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient with Gunreyngtang-gagambang

  • Yun, Hen-Ja (Department of Oriental Medicine Prescription, Oriental Medical School, Wonkwang University)
  • Received : 2011.10.20
  • Accepted : 2011.10.27
  • Published : 2011.11.30
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Abstract

Objectives: We report one patient with pleural effusion and effusion-related symptoms in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) successfully treated with Gunreyngtang-gagambang. Methods: Gunreyngtang-gagambang was administered at 30 minutes after mealtime, three times a day, for two months. Except for herbal medicine, the patient did not take any treatment including pharmaceutical or non pharmaceutical for effusion. Result: Two months later, the symptoms and the pleural effusion had disappeared from chest X-ray. Conclusion: Gunreyngtang-gagambang was effective for treatment of malignant pleural effusion due to small cell lung cancer.

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