Calcifying pulmonary metastases (mnemonic)

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A useful mnemonic to remember the causes of calcifying pulmonary metastases is:

  • BOBCAT

Mnemonic

  • B: bone (chondrosarcoma, osteosarcoma)
  • O: ovary
  • B: breast
  • C: colon
  • A: any primary post-chemotherapy
  • T: thyroid