Clinical Analysis of Metastatic Cancer from Unknown Primary Sites
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[Metastatic cancer of unknown primary site].
The history, physical examination, radiographic and laboratory studies and histological diagnosis must be completely evaluated to search for the primary tumor. For diagnosis of cervical lymph node metastasis, not only whole body examination but also head and neck examination is important in which quadrascopy (nasopharyngeal, laryngeal and esophageal fiberoscopy and bronchoscopy) must be perform...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Practica oto-rhino-laryngologica. Suppl.
سال: 2002
ISSN: 0912-1870
DOI: 10.5631/jibirinsuppl1986.2002.supplement109_167