Magnetic resonance diagnosis of an occult metastatic colon carcinoma of the calcaneus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This is a case report which shows the potential benefit of magnetic resonance imaging in accurately visualizing occult metastatic lesions to bone. The case involves a relatively young patient with metastatic colon carcinoma to the calcaneus who ultimately required amputation.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Neoplasms
- Calcaneus
- Carcinoma
- Colonic Neoplasms
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Anatomy
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