title: [Digital metastasis as an unusual primary symptom of cancer].
abstract: We describe a rare case in which the presenting symptom of lung cancer was an ulcerating tumour in a patient's distal 4th finger. Such acrometastatic lesions represent only 0.1% of all metastatic osseous involvement and have been described in relation to various cancer types. Symptoms can mimic those of a localized infection and consequently the condition is frequently overlooked or mistreated. This case serves as a reminder that metastases should be considered in patients with refractory digital lesions, not least among high-risk groups.
authors.affiliation: Gynækologisk/obstetrisk Afdeling, Aarhus Universitetshospital, Brendstrupgaardsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus N. kaspinge@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Kasper
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ingerslev
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography