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Which of the following carcinomas most frequently metastasizes to brain

A
Small cell carcinoma of lung
B
Prostate cancer
C
Rectal carcinoma
D
Endometrial cancer
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e. small cell Ca of lung Because of its high blood flow brain is a common site for metastasis. Primary sites in decreasing order are : Lung > breast > melanoma > kidney Prostate Ca, ovarian cancer and Hodgkin's disease rarely metastasizes to brain. (Ref: Harrison I7/e)

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