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Acrometastasis to the foot: three case reports with primary colon cancer.

Authors :
Ellington JK
Kneisl JS
Source :
Foot & ankle specialist [Foot Ankle Spec] 2009 Jun; Vol. 2 (3), pp. 140-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Apr 27.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Acrometastasis (metastasis to the hand or foot) is a rare occurrence; however, bone is a common site of metastatic disease, which occurs in up to 30% of patients with malignancy. Although acrometastasis is rare, a high clinical suspicion must exist, especially in evaluating a patient with a known history of cancer. The diagnosis may be difficult and prolonged, which may ultimately affect the patient's outcome. Misdiagnosis of acrometastasis seems to be a common problem. Early diagnosis and treatment is important for improving quality of life in these patients. The authors report 3 cases of acrometastasis from a rare source, the colon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1938-7636
Volume :
2
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Foot & ankle specialist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19825766
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1938640009335271