TY - JOUR
TI - Isolated talus metastasis from breast carcinoma: A case report and
review of the literature
AU - Kouvaris, JR
AU - Kouloulias, VE
AU - Papacharalampous, XN
AU - Koutselini,
AU - HA
AU - Gennatas, CS
AU - Limouris, GS
AU - Vlahos, LJ
JO - Onkologie(Czech Republic)
PY - 2005
VL - 28
TODO - 3
SP - 141-143
PB - Karger
SN - null
TODO - 10.1159/000083606
TODO - acrometastases; talus; breast cancer
TODO - Background: Acrometastases are very rare and have been identified in
only a few cases on the foot. At the onset, they might be misdiagnosed
as arthritis. Case Report: A 59-year-old woman with isolated metastasis
to the talus, originating from breast carcinoma was treated by
radiotherapy, letrazole, and intravenous bisphosphonates. Results: The
review of the literature revealed that this is the first case of an
isolated metastasis to the bone of talus from a breast carcinoma, while
there are a few cases originating from other organs. The differential
diagnosis of acrometastases may be difficult. Conclusion: Pain in the
foot or hand of a patient with a known history of malignancy should be
considered as potential metastasis.
ER -