Acrometastasis due to lung adenocarcinoma

Abstract

We are presenting a case of acrometastasis in a male patient with lung adenocarcinoma. Acrometastases accumulate for 0.1% of all metastatic bone lesions and can be the first manifestation of cancer in approximately 10% of cases. The main clinical manifestations are tenderness, intermittent pain, functional impairment, erythema, heat and swelling of the affected part. Lung cancer is the main primary malignancy which causes acrometastases. Although the lesions can be recognized in x-rays or CT scans, the gold standard for the diagnosis is MRI scan in which the full extension of the tumor can be evaluated.The diagnosis is usually confirmed by fine-needle biopsy of the affected bone. In the presence of acrometastases, prognosis is very poor and palliative treatment is usually recommended. This case shows that patients at risk for lung cancer should be screened intensively when they develop persistent digital symptoms.