Cannonball metastases - lungs

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

A known case of lung metastases from the uterine sarcoma. Complaining of cough and breathlessness. Chest radiograph to rule in/rule out consolidation/pleural effusion.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There are multiple soft tissue nodules involving both lungs. There is no air space opacification/ pleural effusion.

Case Discussion

A known case of lung metastases from the uterine sarcoma shows classical radiographic findings.

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