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Neoplasms, Unknown Primary

Known as: cancer of unknown primary origin, Cancer of Unknown Primary Site, Primary Neoplasm, Occult 
Cancer in which the site of the primary (original) tumor cannot be found. Most metastases from occult primary tumors are found in the head and neck.
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Carcinoma of unknown primaryUnknown Primary Tumorsoccult malignancy

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Malignant Neoplasms

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2019
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2019
IRF and STAT Transcription Factors - From Basic Biology to Roles in Infection, Protective Immunity, and Primary Immunodeficiencies
The induction and action of type I interferon (IFN) is of fundamental importance in human immune defenses toward microbial… Expand
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2018
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2018
Bile Acids Activated Receptors Regulate Innate Immunity
Once known exclusively for their role in nutrients absorption, primary bile acids, chenodeoxycholic and cholic acid, and… Expand
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2018
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2018
The extent, quality and impact of patient and public involvement in primary care research: a mixed methods study
Plain English summaryIn the UK, more patients go to primary care than other parts of the health service. Therefore it is… Expand
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2018
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2018
Dermoscopy, with and without visual inspection, for diagnosing melanoma in adults.
BACKGROUND Melanoma has one of the fastest rising incidence rates of any cancer. It accounts for a small percentage of skin… Expand
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2018
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2018
The Diagnosis and Clinical Significance of Paragangliomas in Unusual Locations
Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine neoplasms, derived from paraganglia of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems… Expand
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2018
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2018
Granulomatous/sarcoid-like lesions associated with checkpoint inhibitors: a marker of therapy response in a subset of melanoma patients
BackgroundImmune checkpoint therapy has dramatically changed the landscape of cancer therapy, providing an efficacious and… Expand
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2018
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2018
A metagenomics roadmap to the uncultured genome diversity in hypersaline soda lake sediments
BackgroundHypersaline soda lakes are characterized by extreme high soluble carbonate alkalinity. Despite the high pH and salt… Expand
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2017
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2017
Multimorbidity and depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND Multimorbidity, the presence of two or more chronic conditions, is increasingly common and complicates the assessment… Expand
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2017
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2017
Radiomic‐Based Pathological Response Prediction from Primary Tumors and Lymph Nodes in NSCLC
Introduction: Noninvasive biomarkers that capture the total tumor burden could provide important complementary information for… Expand
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2016
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2016
Perceived Barriers to Implementing Individual Choosing Wisely® Recommendations in Two National Surveys of Primary Care Providers
BackgroundWhile some research has examined general attitudes about efforts to reduce overutilization of services, such as the… Expand
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