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The pyruvate metabolism test and neuropathy in lung cancer

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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Abnormality of a pyruvate metabolism test was more frequent in a group of 79 lung cancer patients than in a control group. The incidence of abnormality in patients with evidence of remote effects of the cancer on the nervous system was no higher than in patients without such evidence.

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  1. Adelaide Hospital, Dublin

    Edward A. Martin M.D., F.R.C.P.I., M.R.C.P. & Joyce Weir M.B., B.Ch. (Late Research Assistant)

  2. St. Patrick’s Hospital, Dublin

    Edward A. Martin M.D., F.R.C.P.I., M.R.C.P.

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Martin, E.A., Weir, J. The pyruvate metabolism test and neuropathy in lung cancer. Ir J Med Sci 42, 355–358 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02954079

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