Presentation
Having treatment for non-small cell carcinoma of the lung. Spontaneous onset of pain and swelling in the anterior right knee.
Patient Data
Age: 60
Gender: Male
From the case:
Metastasis to the patella: carcinoma of the lung
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Gross lytic destruction of the patella especially the lower pole with marked joint effusion in the supra-patellar pouch.
From the case:
Metastasis to the patella: carcinoma of the lung
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Large metabolically active mass in the right upper lobe of lung with nodal metastases in the mediastinum and right root of neck. Note also mixed sclerotic and lytic metastases within the thoracic spine and sternum.
Case Discussion
Peripheral bony metastatic disease is rare but well recognized especially with lung, breast and prostatic primary malignancies.
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