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Metastasis to the hand.

S Vijayakumar, M Creditor

Journal of the National Medical Association

|May 1, 1986

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Metastasis to the hand is a rare cancer complication. This case report details its presentation, diagnosis, and palliative treatment options like radiation or surgery.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Orthopedic Oncology
Skeletal Metastasis

Background:

Metastasis to the hand is an infrequent clinical presentation of advanced malignancy.
Understanding the behavior of hand metastasis is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

This report details a specific case of metastasis to the hand.
The case exemplifies the typical natural history and characteristics of this rare condition.

Findings:

The study discusses the incidence, primary tumor sites, and clinical presentation of hand metastases.
Diagnostic approaches for identifying skeletal metastasis to the hand are reviewed.

Implications:

Treatment for hand metastasis primarily focuses on palliation.
The decision between radiation therapy and surgical intervention is based on specific patient factors and goals of care.