Metastasis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common destructive bone lesion in adults?
A
Metastatic carcinoma
2
Q
Most common sites of metastasis in carcinoma?
A
- Lung
- Liver
- Bone
3
Q
Histology of metastatic carcinoma
A
Glandular appearance
4
Q
Which primary cancer has the shortest life-expectancy after pathologic fracture through a bony metastasis?
A
Shortest: Lung and melanoma (<6 months)