Multiple myeloma - raindrop skull

Case contributed by David Puyó
Diagnosis almost certain

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Patient with biopsy-proven multiple myeloma.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
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Axial bone
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Coronal
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Extensive lytic involvement of the diploe of the calvarium and skull base structures, without cortical compromise or associated soft tissue masses.

Case Discussion

Findings consistent with a clinical history of multiple myeloma, which had been confirmed on serology. This sign is known as raindrop skull.

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