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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 08.06.2023

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cancer of unknown origin; CUP Syndrome

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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.

  1. Krämer A et al (2008) Carcinoma of unknown primary - an orphan disease? Breast Care 3:164-170

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Last updated on: 08.06.2023

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer