Table 1 The location of metastasis on presentation
From: Pivotal role of PET/CT in characterization of occult metastasis with undetermined origin
Variable | Location of metastasis on presentation | % |
|---|---|---|
Location of metastasis on presentation | Lymph nodes | 22.8 |
Hepatic focal lesions | 17.1 | |
Osseous lesion | 11.4 | |
Pulmonary nodules | 8.6 | |
Pulmonary nodules and mediastinal LNs | 5.7 | |
Brain | 5.7 | |
Malignant pleural effusion | 5.7 | |
Pleural effusion and osseous lesion | 5.7 | |
Systemic symptoms (anorexia, progressive weight loss) | 5.7 | |
Peritoneal nodules and malignant ascites | 2.9 | |
Anterior abdominal wall mass | 2.9 | |
Hepatic focal lesions and osseous lesions | 2.9 | |
Fever of unknown origin and fits | 2.9 |