Pathological Fracture of the Proximal Humerus Occurred on Metastases of Probable Kidney Origin in the Absence of Primary Lesions: A Case Report
Luca Bianco Prevot,
Stefania Fozzato,
Luca Cannavò
et al.
Abstract:Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) origin represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. These tumours spread to different parts of the body even if the site of origin has not been identified. When renal metastases are observed without an obvious primary lesion, it is important to exclude the possibility of a primary kidney tumour that may be unknown or too small to be detected. The diagnosis of CUP is established after a careful clinical evaluation and diagnostic tests, including blood chemistry and laborato… Show more
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