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Key articles
Krämer A, Bochtler T, Pauli C, et al. Cancer of unknown primary: ESMO clinical practice guideline for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Ann Oncol. 2023 Mar;34(3):228-46.Full text Abstract
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: occult primary [internet publication].Full text
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Metastatic malignant disease of unknown primary origin in adults: diagnosis and management. Apr 2023 [internet publication].Full text
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