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[Muscular metastases. A case report (author's transl)]
La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
|November 8, 1979
Summary
Gastric carcinoma exceptionally metastasizes to muscles, causing symptoms like crural neuralgia due to psoas iliacus involvement. This rare occurrence, documented in 156 cases, highlights an unclear etiology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Muscular metastases are rare findings in clinical practice.
- Gastric carcinoma is a significant global health concern.
- Psoas iliacus involvement can present with atypical symptoms.