Bone infarct of humerus

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chest pain and shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Well-defined sclerotic lesion with a granular appearance in the left humeral metaphysis.

Heart size upper limit of normal.

Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

The typical appearances of an incidental bone infarct in a common site in the humeral metaphysis.

Always check the edges of films on final review.

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