Bone metastasis from cervical cancer.

Background: This retrospective analysis examines the frequency, distribution, and the pattern of disease progression of bone metastasis in patients treated for cervical cancer and the use and results of palliative intent radiation therapy.

Methods: Charts, films, and other available records were reviewed for the 41 patients with bone metastasis of the 496 patients with invasive cervical cancer treated at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center, Detroit, Michigan, from 1980 through 1989.

Results: Several patterns of bone metastasis were observed: (1) direct extension into bone from the parametrial extensions of the primary or recurrent pelvic tumor, (2) direct extension into bone from parenchymal metastasis to distant lymph nodes or lung, (3) regional hematogenous metastasis compatible with Batson's venous plexus distribution, and (4) systemic hematogenous metastasis to distant bones.

Eye metastasis from carcinoma of the breast: diagnosis, radiation treatment and results.

The experience at the Gershenson Radiation Oncology Center of 32 cases of metastases to the eye or orbit from breast cancer are presented with a review of the literature. The 32 patients were referred for radiation therapy in the period of 1980-1991. Eighteen patients had metastasis to the choroid, 2 patients had involvement of other parts of the eye (anterior chamber +/- choroid), and 11 patients had orbital metastasis.