Sclerotic prostate osseous metastases on CXR

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Weight loss and fatigue. Farmer. Hasn't seen a doctor for 35 years.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male

Diffuse sclerosis throughout all the bone. Right lower zone opacification. Mild cardiomegaly.

Case Discussion

Classic imaging appearance of advanced diffuse osteosclerotic metastases. In a male, by far the most common cause is prostate malignancy and this was confirmed in this patient.

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