Pulmonary Localization of Phosphate Bone Agents in a Case of Metastatic Breast Carcinoma

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A case of breast carcinoma with bone and cartilaginous metaplasia is reported. Metastatic pulmonary localizations were revealed through routine bone scan. Histologic rarity but, above all, the uncommon bone scan findings are emphasized.

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