Question 114 · LEK · Cancer of unknown primary
Cancers of unknown origin:
1) represent 3-10% of all malignant tumours;
2) do not require detailed diagnostics, because the primary site may be identified in 5% of cases only;
3) are most frequently adenocarcinomas;
4) are more frequent in women;
5) are indication for positron emission tomography.
The correct answer is:
2) do not require detailed diagnostics, because the primary site may be identified in 5% of cases only;
3) are most frequently adenocarcinomas;
4) are more frequent in women;
5) are indication for positron emission tomography.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 2,4.
Hint
Recall the frequency and dominant histology of CUP and the role of PET-CT; be wary of a statement that discourages any diagnostic work-up.
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