Late Appearance and Slow Progression of a Breast Carcinoma Metastasis of the Index Metacarpal

Abstract

A case of metastasis into the index metacarpal is described. It appeared 11 years after mastectomy and progressed slowly. The patient has already survived this metastasis for 4 years.

Key words:

• Breast carcinoma
• osseous metastasis
• metacarpal

Additional information

Notes on contributors

L. De Smet

L. De Smet Dept Orthopaedic Surgery University Hospital Pellenberg Weligerveld 1 B-3212 Lubbeek, Belgium Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]