[A case of squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary site with involvement of cervico-mediastinal lymph nodes successfully treated by chemoradiotherapy]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 2006 Oct;33(10):1493-5.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 70-year-old woman was admitted with cervicomediastinal lymph node metastases from squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary site (Sq-CUPS). The patient was treated with 4 cycles of chemotherapy combining carboplatin and paclitaxel with subsequent radiation therapy. After serial treatment, a partial response was obtained, and the disease has not recurred for over 2 years. Chemotherapy with carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by sequential radiation therapy was suggested to be potentially useful for Sq-CUPS with involvement of cervicomediastinal lymph nodes, although this group of patients is generally regarded to have a poor prognosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carboplatin / administration & dosage
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mediastinum
  • Neck
  • Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / pathology
  • Neoplasms, Unknown Primary / radiotherapy*
  • Paclitaxel / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Carboplatin
  • Paclitaxel