Pathological humerus fracture

Case contributed by Andrew Lawson
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Fall at home, brought into casualty on stretcher.

Patient Data

Age: 78
Gender: Male
x-ray

Single image taken while patient is still on the spine-board.

Transverse fracture through the humeral shaft with lucent medullary cavity and cortical irregularity surrounding the fracture site.

Case Discussion

Multiple myeloma with pathological fracture.

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