What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the final diagnoses and outcomes for three women previously treated for breast cancer who presented with sternal pain and a solitary sternal hot spot on bone scintigraphy.
What They Found
Among the three patients, one was diagnosed with nonmalignant reactive changes, another with a bone metastasis, and the third with radionecrotic tissue. All three patients experienced resolution of their symptoms following their respective treatments.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was conducted in the Netherlands.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation is the very small sample size of only three patients, which restricts the generalizability of the findings.