Presentation
Follow up chest x-ray in known breast cancer patient.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pulmonary metastases - cannon ball
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The most obvious finding is that of numerous bilateral round hyperdensities of variable sizes of the pulmonary parenchyma, so-called "cannonball metastases" in this clinical picture.
Right mastectomy.
The trachea and mainstem bronchi remain patent and central.
The cardiothoracic ratio is normal.
No pleural effusion.
No osseous lesions.
Case Discussion
This appearance is considered pathognomonic for metastases.
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