[Computed tomography showing universal bone lesions in a patient with myelomatosis].
A 71-year-old man was referred to the lung department with pain in the right side of the chest through three months, especially when physically active. The patient presented with a tendency to shortness of breath, fatigue, low energy level and night sweats. The tentative diagnosis of pleural tumour/metastases was made. Chest x-ray showed pleural thickening and poorly defined ribs on the right side, consistent with bone destruction. Computed tomography showed a big mass in the 5th rib and universal bone lesions. Biopsy from the rib revealed the diagnosis of myelomatosis.
Schoos
Ann-Marie Malby
AM
Intern Medicinsk Afdeling, Frederikssund Hospital, DK-3600 Frederikssund, Denmark. annmariemalby@hotmail.com
Steentoft
Johnna
J
Petersen
Michael Mørk
MM
Shaker
Saher Burhan
SB
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012272:Ribs / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology