Cancer of unknown primary site in the mandibular region: case report and literature review

Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of cancer of unknown primary (CUP)site present difficulties and produce a poor prognosis. The current case of CUP in the mandibular region was treated with docetaxel and lobaplatin chemotherapy and vascular embolization of the tumor. Tumor size was significantly reduced and the patient’s quality of life improved following radiotherapy. The case study is accompanied by a literature review to contextualize the treatment experience for CUP.