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Cancer of unknown primary origin physical examination

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There are no remarkable findings in the physical examination of CUP patients; the presentation is variable and depends on many factors including the primary tumor’s origin and extent of organs involved.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

  • There are no remarkable findings in the physical examination of CUP patients; the presentation is variable and depends on many factors including the primary tumor’s origin and extent of organs involved.
  • Usually patients with cancer of unknown origin present with involvement of multiple sites of metastases including bone, lung, liver, and lymph nodes.
  • Physicians must conduct exhaustive physical examinations including head and neck, skin, genitourinary, breast, and rectal examinations.[1]

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients with cancer of unknown primary origin usually appear cachexic.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Varadhachary GR (2007). “Carcinoma of unknown primary origin”. Gastrointest Cancer Res. 1 (6): 229–35. PMC 2631214. PMID 19262901.

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