Pathological fracture of radius - plasmacytoma

Case contributed by Servet Kahveci
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

2 days ago, she lifted her grand child, suddenly there was an excruciating pain

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female

Slightly displaced comminuted fracture is noted in the middle-proximal third of the radius. In this segment, the underlying bone shows abnormal lucency, keeping with pathological fracture.

Case Discussion

Pathological fracture of the radius (biopsy-proven plasmacytoma). 

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