Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin
It is defined as the cancer of unknown origin and the location of cancer is difficult to diagnosis by doctors. Usually cancer differentiate as primary and secondary cancer. But in this type primary site is difficult to find by routine procedure.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of carcinoma of unknown primary include:
- Pain
- Frequent urge of urination
- Night sweats
- Cough
- Fever
- Weight loss
- Lump felt in the skin
- Changing bowel habits
Causes
The exact causes of cancer are still unknown but mutation in the DNA of the cells of any organ and tissue is the only causes responsible of the cancer formation. Mutation make the cell to grow in un-controlled fashion rapidly. Cells produce as a result of mutation are abnormal in morphology and in function.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic tests include:
- Imaging test to check the extend of tumor.
- Urine test to rule out the other causes.
- Blood test to check the complete count of blood.
- Endoscopy to visualize the inner condition of body.
- Biopsy of suspected tissue
Treatment
Treatment depend upon the overall health condition and severity of the symptoms. Treatment options include:
- Surgery to remove the whole affected organ or cancerous tissue.
- Drugs to blocked the hormones produce by the certain tumor types which produce the signs and symptoms.
- Radiotherapy to killed the tumor cells with the help of radiations.
- chemotherapy