Single metachronous bone metastasis following rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report
Belén Matías‑García,
Fernando Mendoza‑Moreno,
Manuel Díez‑Alonso
et al.
Abstract:Colorectal cancer (CrC) ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in developed countries. While its incidence in early stages has increased due to screening programs, a significant number of patients experience the development of metastases either at the time of diagnosis or during follow-ups. Unlike certain other types of cancer, such as breast, prostate, or lung cancer, where bone tissue is a common site for secondary dissemination, CrC primarily spreads to the lymph nodes, liver and lungs… Show more
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