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Can i have a metastatic tumor without a primary?

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Dr. William A Biermann
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Medical Oncology 48 years experience
Yes: There is a small group of tumors that are well recognized where the primary site is not found. Current pathology techniques have decreased the number of such cases, but they still occur.
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