A case of rectal cancer with sternal metastasis as initial presentation.
10.3346/jkms.1995.10.4.303
- Author:
Jin Hyuk CHOI
1
;
Seung Jung KIM
;
Jee Young OH
;
Sung Kee RYU
;
Kang Sup SHIM
;
Kwang Ho KIM
;
Seung Yon BAEK
;
Hye Young CHOI
;
Sun Wha LEE
;
Mi Jung KIM
;
Sun Hee SUNG
;
Woon Sup KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Colorectal cancer;
Sternal metastasis;
Initial presentation
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bone Neoplasms/*secondary;
Case Report;
Human;
Male;
Rectal Neoplasms/*pathology;
*Sternum
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
1995;10(4):303-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Colorectal cancer with bone metastasis as initial manifestation is a very rare event. We have reported a case of rectal cancer presenting with sternal metastasis. A 30 year-old man was evaluated due to pain in the sternal area with a bulging mass. History and physical examination did not suggest any specific disease. A radionuclide bone scan revealed increased uptake in the sternal area, right 6th rib, and sacrum. Microscopic examination of a biopsy specimen from the sternum showed metastatic adenocarcinoma. A barium enema and CT scan of the pelvis suggested carcinoma of the upper rectum. Adenocarcinoma of the rectosigmoid junction area was demonstrated by colonoscopic examination with biopsy. He received palliative transverse colostomy for obstruction without further treatment.
