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multiple myeloma LSBU

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Description: Radiology case 418-3452 Female patient aged 50 years with backache and proteinuria. Recent pain in right humerus after a fall.
There are lytic areas in the metaphysis and diaphysis of the right humerus. Similar distributed lytic areas are present in the clavicle, scapula and ribs. The lytic lesions are predominantly in a medullary location and undermine the bone cortex from below, cortical scalloping. There is a fracture crossing the proximal metaphysis of the right humerus.

Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: IDM
Institution: LSBU
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Jan 31 2002
Last Modified: Wed Jul 29 2009