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  1. Jia, Ying Soo, Nur Ayub Mohd Ali, Aishath Azna Ali, Firdaus Hayati, Nornazirah Azizan, Andee Dzulkarnaen Zakaria, et al.
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    Skeletal metastasis is a frequent complication of cancer resulting in significant morbidity as well as mortality. We highlight a case of a 73-year old gentleman with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the sternum. He denied dysphagia, shortness of breath, goitre, and presence of chronic non-healing ulcer. He was anaemic and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) was 18.7. Chest radiograph on lateral view showed a suspicious cortical irregularity. Computed tomography (CT) scan of thorax revealed an aggressive sternal lesion with soft tissue component. Ultrasound guided biopsy was performed and the biopsy was consistent with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma has a predilection to metastasize via haematogenous spread, but direct extension of tumour into the bone is not frequently seen. Finding the primary cause is utmost importance either via imaging modalities or invasive procedures. Isolated secondary lesion is extremely rare but unfortunate among defaulters. We discuss its diagnostic work-up and treatment options conserved to manage this condition.
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