PMC9617481_01
persistent bone metastases on the right pelvic bone detected using bone PET-CT
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F1
A unique secondary bone metastasis on the right iliac crest was discovered (Figure 1).
pre-operative targeting of the metastasis using hook wires placed, under CT-guidance, on both sides of the lesion
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F2
We repeated the same procedure to place another hook 2 cm above the top edge of the metastasis (Figure 2).
postoperative X-ray showing the partial pelvectomy and complete removal of the lesion
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F3
A complete surgical resection of the lesion was performed following the hook guidance (Figure 3).