[Radiologic diagnosis of bone metastases]

Radiological diagnosis of bone metastases comprises multifarious examinations of varying diagnostic value. The incidence and topography of osseous metastases, as well as the x-ray morphological pattern, are described and the ranking of the various radiological methods discussed in detail. The diagnostic procedure to be followed in osseous metastases is explained on the basis of clinical examples, and the value of the individual methods in assessing the therapeutic effect is subjected to critical evaluation.