Abstract
Unknown primary tumour (UPT) is defined as a histologically confirmed metastatic malignancy for which no primary site has been detected. It accounts for approximately 3-5% of all malignant neoplasms. UPT represents a group of heterogeneous cancers with rapid progression and random, atypical metastases. This article describes the diagnostic strategies, treatment, prognosis and survival of patients with UPT.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Unknown primary tumour--diagnostic strategies and treatment |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 170 |
Udgave nummer | 48 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3946-9 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 24 nov. 2008 |
Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
Emneord
- Adenocarcinoma/diagnosis
- Biomarkers, Tumor/analysis
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/diagnosis
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Humans
- Lymphatic Metastasis
- Male
- Neoplasms, Unknown Primary/diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Survival Rate