Gastric cancer (GC) is a worldwide health condition of major concern, with gastric carcinoma with signet ring cell features being increasingly reported. A 61-year-old woman was admitted to the Emergency department with back pain, gastrointestinal complaints, and weight loss. A lumbar and hip computed tomography (CT) was performed and revealed multiple suspicious secondary bone lesions. Laboratory test results reported anemia, thrombocytopenia, and elevated alkaline phosphatase. On thoracic-abdominalpelvic CT, multiple bone lesions suggestive of metastases were visible on the vertebral spine, ribs, pelvic bones, and proximal femurs, but no identifiable primary or visceral lesions were described. Upper endoscopy identified a gastric adenocarcinoma, and both gastric and bone lesions, especially bone lesions, contained a relevant amount of signet ring cells. The patient was referred to the Medical Oncology department, however, her condition evolved unfavorably. GC with restricted bone metastasis is rare at presentation and has a poor prognosis. Despite its infrequency, clinicians should consider GC involvement when evaluating secondary suspicious bone lesions.
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