Question 400 · LEK · Cancer of unknown primary
In women with adenocarcinoma metastasis to peritoneal cavity, the diagnostics of the cancer’s primary site includes:
- A. computer tomography of the abdominal cavity and the pelvis.
- B. gynaecological examination.
- C. determination of the CA-125 marker concentration.
- D. answers A and B are correct.
- E. answers A, B and C are correct.
Hint
In a woman with peritoneal adenocarcinoma, which organ is the prime suspect, and which imaging, examination and marker look for it?
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