Comprehensive evaluation on cancer of unknown primary site and how we managed it: A case report

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106954
• Publication Date: 2022-03-16T03:24:50Z
• Authors: Erwin Danil Yulian; Lie Rebecca Yen Hwei; Renaningtyas Tambun; Alvita Dewi Siswoyo; Maria Fransisca Ham; Indrati Suroyo
• Keywords: Primary cancer; Axilla; Primary tumor; Medical History

Cancer of unknown primary site (CUP) is metastatic cancer without tumor found from comprehensive medical history, physical examination, and regular laboratory examination. Eighty percent CUP include unfavorable groups with 3 to 6 months median survival despite chemotherapy treatment.A 52-year-old male was presented a chief complaint recurrent lump in the neck axilla. After examinations over three years, could not be found. Therefore, this patient diagnosed an site.In CUP, more precise therapy can only begin when exact form identified. However, delay diagnosis would worsen patient's condition, as treatment measures cannot implemented.Trimodal modalities including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy are suitable for squamous cell carcinoma proven immunohistochemistry evaluation.