Metastasis of bronchogenic carcinoma to the 5th metacarpal bone: a case report
2008
Metastasis of Lung Cancer to the Hand
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tzaveas Alexandros, Paraskevas Georgios, Pazis Ioannis, Dimitriadis Anastasios, Kitsoulis Panagiotis, Vrettakos Aristeidis
Primary Institution: Orthopaedic Department, B' IKA-ETAM "Panagia" Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conclusion
The surgeon should be cautious regarding the differential diagnosis and the poor prognosis of such patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Metastatic lesions to the hand are very rare, representing only 0.1% of all osseous metastases.
- The patient had a painful swelling on the hand, initially misdiagnosed as cellulitis.
- Radiographs revealed a lytic lesion of the fifth metacarpal, confirming metastasis.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare case where lung cancer spread to a bone in the hand, showing that even small bones can be affected by cancer.
Methodology
Case report of a patient with bronchogenic carcinoma metastasizing to the 5th metacarpal.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
68-year-old male patient.
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