Multiple myeloma

Case contributed by Juan Carlos Santizo Castillo
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Female with long term back pain. Chronic use of painkillers.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
ct

Non contrast CT images show multiple lytic lesions affecting the bones of the spine, ribs, pelvis and shoulders. Vertebral fractures are shown.

Case Discussion

The case shows typical imaging findings of multiple myeloma, with numerous lytic bone lesions associated with vertebral compression fractures as a complication. 

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