30th April 2024

A 75-year-old gentleman is brought to the GP for weight loss of 10kg in 6 months

A 75-year-old gentleman is brought to the GP for weight loss of 10kg in 6 months. His food intake is as usual and he has no loss of appetite, according to his family members. He has no significant past medical history of note and is not taking any regular medications. His Body Mass Index (BMI) is 17.5 kg/m2. Physical examination is unremarkable. Basic blood tests, including urea, creatinine, glucose, electrolytes, thyroid-stimulating hormone, complete blood count, and C-reactive protein, are within normal limits. Chest X ray is normal.

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