Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10090590 | Annals of Diagnostic Pathology | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The following were observed: (1) in this series, autopsy was helpful in establishing the diagnosis of a primary tumor in 51% of the cases, reaffirming the value of postmortem examination in these instances; (2) adenocarcinoma was the most frequent tumor presenting as MUO; (3) the lung and the large bowel were the most frequent sites for primary tumors; and (4) careful gross and histological examinations remain the most important tools in identifying the primary site.
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Authors
Nabeel MD, Catherine MD, FRCPC, Beverly MD, FRCPC, Katherine MD, FRCPC,