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Carcinoma of unknown primary with hepatic metastases: a need of judicious and contemplative diagnostic algorithm.
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Carcinoma of unknown primary with hepatic metastases: a need of judicious and contemplative diagnostic algorithm.

  • Shivaji VS Wake Forest University and Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA.
  • Wilson JC University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Schmidt NL University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Kolokythas O University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
  • Lalwani N Wake Forest University and Baptist Health, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC, 27157, USA. nlalwani@wakehealth.edu.
  • 2020-07-08
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  • Abdominal radiology (New York). - 2020
Carcinoma of unknown primary
Hepatic metastases
Molecular profiling
English Carcinoma of Unknown Primary presenting primarily as hepatic metastases encompasses a dismal subgroup of tumors with a median survival of 5.9 months. Adenocarcinoma is the most common histological subtype identified upon biopsy and the primary tumor remains undetectable in the majority of cases despite extensive workup. It is important to have a validated and standardized algorithm to follow these tumors to avoid unnecessary tests, as the wishes and health status of the patient represent the principal concerns. The purpose of this paper is to briefly review the current literature on carcinoma of unknown primary with hepatic metastases and propose a standardized diagnostic approach.
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  • English
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