Deck 224: Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Cup

Question 1

What complications related to treatment for an underlying carcinoma of unknown primary carcinoma (CUP) malignancy are common? (Select all that apply.)

A) Hepatic dysfunction
B) Constipation
C) Myelosuppression
D) Peripheral neuropathy
E) Alopecia

Answer 1

A, C, D, E

Question 2

A African-American female patient aged 42 is diagnosed with carcinoma of unknown primary carcinoma (CUP) after a metastatic squamous cell carcinoma is found. The patient has given birth to 3 children. What risk factors for a CUP did this patient present with? (Select all that apply.)

A) Age
B) Gender
C) Cancer type
D) Ethnicity
E) Birth History

Answer 2

C, D

Question 3

Which diagnoses are considered to have a more positive prognosis among carcinoma of unknown primary carcinoma (CUP) cases? (Select all that apply.)

A) A male with extragonadal germ cell tumors
B) Squamous cell carcinoma with neck lymph nodes suggestive of head and neck cancer
C) Squamous cell carcinoma with inguinal lymph nodes raising suspicion of anal, vulva, vagina uterine, cervix, penis or scrotum carcinoma
D) Blastic bone metastasis in male patients with high concentrations of PSA
E) Breast cancer with no family history

Answer 3

A, B, C, D