Review Article
Diagnosis and treatment of cervical lymph metastasis carcinoma from unknown primary tumor
He Meilin, Yi Junlin
Published 2022-07-15
Cite as Chin J Radiat Oncol, 2022, 31(7): 649-654. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113030-20200730-00389
Abstract
Cervical lymph metastasis carcinoma from unknown primary tumor (CCUP) accounts for 3% to 5% of all malignant tumors of head and neck. With the development of PET-CT, molecular pathology, endoscopy and other auxiliary examinations and the advancement of radiotherapy technology, the diagnostic and treatment levels of CCUP have been gradually improved. Surgery and radiotherapy are the most important treatment methods of CCUP. However, due to its low incidence and heterogeneity, prospective clinical trial data are still lacking. Hence, the optimal therapy of CCUP remains highly controversial. In this article, research progresses on the diagnosis and treatment of CCUP in recent years were reviewed.
Key words:
Cervical lymph metastasis carcinoma from unknown primary tumor (CCUP); Diagnosis of tumor; Surgery; Radiotherapy; Chemotherapy
Contributor Information
He Meilin
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China
Yi Junlin
Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/ Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100021, China