Solitary lytic lesion of the skull

Thyroid carcinoma metastatic to the calvaria may result in a lytic, well-circumscribed lesion the appearance of which necessitates differential consideration of lytic lesions of the skull. The merits of angiography in the study of such lesions are noted. Even in young persons, the possibility of met...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 119; no. 3; p. 575
Main Authors Curtis, D J, Parks, S E, Olmsted, W W, Whaley, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1976
Subjects
Adult
Carotid Artery, Internal - diagnostic imaging
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Neoplasm Metastasis
Radiography
Skull - diagnostic imaging
Skull Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skull Neoplasms - pathology
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnosis
Thyroid Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Thyroid carcinoma metastatic to the calvaria may result in a lytic, well-circumscribed lesion the appearance of which necessitates differential consideration of lytic lesions of the skull. The merits of angiography in the study of such lesions are noted. Even in young persons, the possibility of metastasis presenting as a solitary lytic defect in the skull must be kept in mind.
ISSN:0033-8419