Pseudocyst of the humerus

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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Increased lucency in the region of the greater tuberosity of humerus mimicking a lytic lesion.

Case Discussion

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

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