Solitary Osseous Metastasis of Rectal Carcinoma Masquerading as Osteogenic Sarcoma on Post-Chemotherapy Imaging: A Case Report
Korean Journal of Radiology
; : 175-179, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
Solitary metastases from colorectal carcinoma in the absence of hepatic or pulmonary metastases are rare. These can have a diverse imaging appearance, particularly after chemotherapy. It is important identify patients with solitary skeletal metastases, as they have a better prognosis than those with multiple skeletal or visceral metastases. We describe an unusual case of a solitary metastasis to the femur in a case of colon carcinoma that went undiagnosed and later presented with imaging features of osteogenic sarcoma.
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Pronóstico
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Neoplasias Óseas
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Carcinoma
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Neoplasias Colorrectales
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Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X
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Fémur
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Año:
2015
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Article