Vijayakumar S, Creditor M
J Natl Med Assoc. 1986 May;78(5):441-2.
Metastasis to the hand is a rare occurrence. Here the authors report a case of metastasis to the hand, which typifies the natural history and behavior of this uncommon manifestation of malignancy. Incidence, sites of origin, presentation, and diagnosis are discussed. The aim of treatment is palliation. The rationale for selecting either radiation therapy or surgery is presented.
手部转移瘤是一种罕见的情况。在此,作者报告了一例手部转移瘤病例,该病例典型地体现了这种罕见恶性表现的自然病程和行为。文中讨论了其发病率、原发部位、临床表现及诊断。治疗目的是缓解症状。还介绍了选择放射治疗或手术治疗的理论依据。