Synonym(s)
cancer of unknown origin; CUP Syndrome
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Acronym for "Cancer of unknown primary site syndrome".
Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Frequency of primary tumors found during dissections:
Lung carcinoma 27%
Pancreatic carcinoma 24%
Tumor of liver or bile ducts (up to 15%)
renal cell carcinoma 5%
Intestinal carcinoma 5%
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Krämer A et al (2008) Carcinoma of unknown primary - an orphan disease? Breast Care 3:164-170
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
