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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Can be caused by local, lymphatic or hematogenous spread.
Pathology:
Not applicable
Imaging Findings:
Lytic lesion is classically seen. Early the lesion appears moth-eaten
and then it becomes more extensive with ill defined borders.
Periosteal reaction is common.
DDX:
DDX of Skeletal Metastases
References:
See References Chapter.
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