A Case of Acrometastasis in the Right First Metatarsal Bone Caused by a Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
- Author:
Eun Hyo JIN
1
;
Myung Jin LEE
;
Kwang Hyun CHUNG
;
Yu Ri CHO
;
Su Jong YU
;
Kyung Chul MOON
;
Hyo Suk LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hsleemd@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Metastasis;
Hepatocelluar carcinoma
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular;
Diagnostic Errors;
Foot;
Hand;
Hydrazines;
Metatarsal Bones;
Neoplasm Metastasis
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2013;84(1):81-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Metastases from hepatocellular carcinoma to the bones of the hands or feet are rare. They are usually a late manifestation of a disseminated tumor but may also be the primary manifestation of an occult cancer. Clinically, the metastasis may mimic benign tumors or non-neoplastic osteoarthritic conditions; thus, resulting in misdiagnosis and improper treatment. We report a case of acrometastasis to the right first metatarsal bone in a 70-year-old man with hepatocellular carcinoma.
