Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Unknown Primary: A Diagnostic Work-Up
Open Access
- 23 November 2023
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Oncologist
- Vol. 29 (3) , 192-199
Abstract
The current work-up of the primary tumor site of a head and neck squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary is not standardized and results in several time-consuming procedures that delay treatment initiation. This article seeks to consolidate contemporary strategies used to identify the primary tumor site of an unknown primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and offer recommendations based on current literature review.Keywords
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