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Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: A case report

  • Authors:
    • Li-Xin Qu
    • Jin-Mei Li
    • Xiao-Jun Zhong
    • Bo Chen
    • Yu-Xu Chen
    • Jin-Ping Gao
    • Xiang Li
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  • Published online on: April 5, 2023     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2023.13796
  • Article Number: 210
  • Copyright: © Qu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer of unknown primary site (CUP) present with difficulties and produce a poor prognosis. The current study presents the case of a patient with CUP in the mandibular region was treated with docetaxel and lobaplatin chemotherapy, and vascular embolization of the tumor. The tumor size was markedly reduced and the patient's quality of life improved following radiotherapy. The present case report is accompanied by a discussion of the literature to contextualize the treatment regimen for patients with CUP. These findings will support current treatment practices, inform oncologists and benefit patients with cancer.
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Qu L, Li J, Zhong X, Chen B, Chen Y, Gao J and Li X: Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: A case report. Oncol Lett 25: 210, 2023.
APA
Qu, L., Li, J., Zhong, X., Chen, B., Chen, Y., Gao, J., & Li, X. (2023). Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: A case report. Oncology Letters, 25, 210. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2023.13796
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Qu, L., Li, J., Zhong, X., Chen, B., Chen, Y., Gao, J., Li, X."Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: A case report". Oncology Letters 25.5 (2023): 210.
Chicago
Qu, L., Li, J., Zhong, X., Chen, B., Chen, Y., Gao, J., Li, X."Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: A case report". Oncology Letters 25, no. 5 (2023): 210. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2023.13796