Scapular and clavicular multiple myeloma

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Increasing left shoulder pain.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Multiple well-defined and expansile lucent lesions in the spine and acromion of the scapula. Less expansile lesions also noted in the clavicle, as well as the proximal humeral shaft.

There is no associated pathological fracture appreciated. Acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joint alignment is satisfactory.

Multiple small lucencies noted in the ribs

Case Discussion

The patient had a long history of multiple myeloma and was currently off treatment.

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