Presentation
Painful, swollen left upper arm after falling at home.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pathological fracture of the humerus
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Displaced fracture of the proximal diaphysis of the humerus. Underlying moth eaten appearance of the medullary bone with a wide zone of transition in keeping with an aggressive bone lesion.
Case Discussion
This is an excellent case to practice one's ability to describe a bone lesion and fracture, either verbally for an exam or in a written report form.
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