Bony metastasis from small cell lung carcinoma

Case contributed by Mahomed A. Osman
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known small cell lung carcinoma

Patient Data

Age: 65
Gender: Male

There is a lytic bone lesion with periosteal reaction and cortical destruction in the mid shaft of the right femur. Calcification of the right femoral artery is noted.

Case Discussion

The differential diagnosis for a lytic bone lesion would include :

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