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We present a case of multiple vertebral metastases, with multiple fluid-fluid levels, from a moderately to poorly differentiated carcinoma of unknown origin. We suggest that fluid-fluid levels in multiple vertebral lesions are highly suggestive of bone metastases.
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Bladt, O., Demaerel, P., Catry, F. et al. Multiple vertebral fluid-fluid levels. Skeletal Radiol 33, 660–662 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-004-0819-1
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