Abstract
Bone metastases occur frequently and jeopardize the length and quality of survival in cancer patients. Early detection is necessary so that treatment can be modified appropriately.
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Vanel, D. (1996). Metastatic Bone Disease. In: Dalla Palma, L. (eds) Chest, Musculoskeleton, G.I. and Abdomen, Urinary Tract. Syllabus. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2225-6_16
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