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[Neck lymph node metastases from an unknown primary tumor].

J H Jakobsen1, J Johansen, K E Jørgensen

  • 1Odense Sygehus, øre-, naese- og halsafdeling F.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|February 4, 1991
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Diagnosing primary tumors in patients with neck lymph node metastases is crucial. Early detection, often in the head and neck region, improves survival rates with treatments like cervical dissection and radiotherapy.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Medical Diagnostics

Context:

  • Investigated 203 patients over 12 years with unexplained neck lymph node metastases.
  • 37 patients (18%) had undiagnosed primary tumors after initial investigations.
  • 18 patients had diagnosed primary tumors, with 10 surviving.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the outcomes of patients with metastatic lymph nodes in the neck where the primary tumor was initially undiagnosed.
  • To identify the common origins of these primary tumors and evaluate treatment efficacy.

Summary:

  • Primary tumors were most frequently found in the head and neck region, offering potential for curative treatment.
  • Patients with smaller metastases showed positive responses to regional treatments, including cervical dissection and radiotherapy.

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  • A 5-year crude survival rate of 53% was observed in patients receiving regional treatment for small metastases.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of thorough investigation for primary tumors in cases of neck metastases.
    • Demonstrates the effectiveness of combined regional treatment (surgery and radiotherapy) for specific patient groups.
    • Provides valuable data for refining diagnostic and treatment protocols in head and neck oncology.