“…Globally, UC is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths and stands as the most common malignant tumor in the urinary system, with approximately half a million patients diagnosed each year ( 6 , 21 ). UC usually invades nearby tissues and organs, but a small percentage of UC cases can metastasize to distant organs, including the lymph nodes, liver, lungs, bones and adrenal glands ( 22 ). The pelvis (68%), spine (12% cervical, 38% thoracic and 34% lumbar), ribs (24%) and femurs (22%) are the most common sites of bone metastasis ( 23 ).…”