Highlights
CRC is one of the top causes of death in high-income countries.
Colorectal primary tumours mostly disseminate to liver, lungs and peritoneum.
Bone metastases rarely belong to the unique and curable metastases group of patients.
Isolated colorectal cancer bone metastases are rare and usually associated with better prognosis.
Careful study of the behaviour of rare types of colonic tumours is essential to progress in scientific knowledge.
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