Pseudocyst of the humerus

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There is increased lucency in the greater tuberosity region of the humerus mimicking a lytic lesion.

Case Discussion

Pseudocyst of the humerus is seen as a lucent lesion on radiography due to the increased cancellous bone in the region of the greater tuberosity of the humerus. It should not be mistaken for a lytic lesion.

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