Clinical Case Database / Category: Case Based Discussion
Managing a patient with carcinoma of unknown primary
Publication details
P J Gomes, C Chinyama
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 9, p.14 (123Doc Education, London, October 2012)
Abstract
A 67 year old man presented with fatigue, mild dyspnoea and an aching lower back and rib cage. He was found to have diffusely abnormal bones on imaging and further investigation demonstrated adenocarcinoma of unknown primary site (1). This case-based discussion describes the process of investigation and management of this patient, some unusual features of his case and potential complications of treatment. He remains well more than two years after diagnosis.
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Authors
P J Gomes
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Guernsey
C Chinyama
Consultant Histopathologist
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Guernsey
References
1. Metastatic carcinoma with unknown primary site. Updated January 2012 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/280505-overview
2. Chu P, Wu E and M Weiss L. Cytokeratin 7 and Cytokeratin 20 Expression in Epithelial Neoplasms: A Survey of 435 Cases . Mod Pathol 2000;13(9):962–972.
3. NICE Guidance 2010. Diagnosis and management of metastatic malignancy of unknown primary origin. http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/ live/13044/49864/49864.pdf
4. Massaud C, Loriot Y, Fizazi K. Carcinomas of an unknown primary origin – diagnosis and treatment. Nat Rev Clin Oncol 2011;8(12):701-710.
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