Bronchogenic carcinoma with metastases to the foot: A report of two cases

Pedal metastases from a primary sarcoma or carcinoma are rare occurrences. The hallux appears to be one area with which these have been identified. Two case reports of metastasis from the lung to the foot are described.

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Published in:	The Journal of foot and ankle surgery Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 322 - 326
Main Author:	Wu, Kent K.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Baltimore, MD Elsevier Inc 01-05-1995 Data Trace
Subjects:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Biopsy Bone Neoplasms - pathology Bone Neoplasms - secondary Bone Neoplasms - surgery Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - pathology Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - secondary Carcinoma, Bronchogenic - surgery Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery Female Hallux - pathology Hallux - surgery Humans Lung Neoplasms - pathology Lung Neoplasms - surgery Male Medical sciences Metatarsal Bones - pathology Metatarsal Bones - surgery Middle Aged Palliative Care Pneumology Tumors of the respiratory system and mediastinum Case study Human Lung disease Carcinoma Respiratory disease Diseases of the osteoarticular system Lower limb Complication Metastasis Bronchopulmonary Foot
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Summary:	Pedal metastases from a primary sarcoma or carcinoma are rare occurrences. The hallux appears to be one area with which these have been identified. Two case reports of metastasis from the lung to the foot are described.
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ISSN:	1067-2516 1542-2224
DOI:	10.1016/S1067-2516(09)80068-9