Metastatic phalangeal osteolysis as an initial presentation of carcinoma colon.
Am J Surg
; 200(5): e61-3, 2010 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Metastatic malignancies of the hand are rare and usually develop from lung, breast, or kidney tumors. Metastases from tumors and sarcomas of the gastrointestinal system are even more uncommon. The authors report a case of differentiated adenocarcinoma of the colon in a 76-year-old man who presented with distal phalangeal metastasis and osteolysis in the form of a painful swelling at the tip of the right little finger of 6 months duration. Computed tomography of the abdomen and colonoscopy revealed a mass in the transverse colon. Diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy. Treatment was given with palliative local radiation and systemic chemotherapy. After 4 weeks of chemotherapy, the patient discontinued treatment and eventually succumbed to the disease.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteólise
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Neoplasias Ósseas
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Adenocarcinoma
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Neoplasias do Colo
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Falanges dos Dedos da Mão
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article