Metastatic malignant tumour in the hand

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Radiology

Background:

• Skeletal metastasis is a frequent complication in advanced cancers.
• Metastasis to the hand is an exceptionally rare occurrence, with an estimated incidence of 0.1%.

Purpose of the Study:

• To document and analyze cases of metastatic malignant tumors affecting the hand.
• To contribute to the limited literature on hand metastases.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of medical records.
• Analysis of seven cases of hand metastasis diagnosed since 1983.

Main Results:

• Seven cases of metastatic malignant tumors of the hand were identified.
• The study provides clinical data on these rare occurrences.

Conclusions:

• Metastasis to the hand, while uncommon, can occur in patients with advanced malignancies.
• Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are important for identifying these rare metastatic sites.