Distal Bone Metastasis From Primary Rectal Cancer: A Case Report

Am J Ther. 2016 May-Jun;23(3):e926-9. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000000088.

Abstract

Distal bone metastases from rectal cancer are uncommon. Our case report is from a patient with rectal carcinoma who presented with symptomatic middle finger metastases, and we describe the clinical characteristics of this presentation and the treatment provided. Metastases in bone tissues are a sign of a grave prognostic outcome due to the association of this with advanced terminal disease. Palliative treatment for symptom relief is the only option in this situation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Bone Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Finger Phalanges / pathology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / therapy