Incidence, location, and diagnostic evaluation of metastatic bone disease

Metastatic carcinoma is the most common malignancy of bone. The clinical presentation of patients with skeletal metastasis is variable. When asked to evaluate a patient with a pathologic lesion or unexplained bone pain, the orthopedic surgeon should follow a logical sequence of steps in evaluating t...

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Published inThe Orthopedic clinics of North America Vol. 31; no. 4; p. 515
Main Authors Hage, W D, Aboulafia, A J, Aboulafia, D M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.2000
Subjects
Biomarkers, Tumor - blood
Biopsy
Bone Neoplasms - blood
Bone Neoplasms - diagnosis
Bone Neoplasms - epidemiology
Bone Neoplasms - secondary
Humans
Incidence
Neoplasms, Unknown Primary - diagnosis
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Summary:Metastatic carcinoma is the most common malignancy of bone. The clinical presentation of patients with skeletal metastasis is variable. When asked to evaluate a patient with a pathologic lesion or unexplained bone pain, the orthopedic surgeon should follow a logical sequence of steps in evaluating the patient with suspected metastasis to optimize care and avoid complications. In the majority of cases, a systematic approach to the patient with skeletal metastasis leads to the correct diagnosis.
ISSN:0030-5898
DOI:10.1016/S0030-5898(05)70171-1