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previously visited PRIMARY FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA OF PROXIMAL HUMERUS Random Case
Authored By: Michael Richardson, Radiologist, University of Washington, Washington, USA.
Patient: 60 year old male
History: pain
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Fig. 1: Grashey view of right shoulder
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Findings:

Ill-defined lytic lesion of proximal metaphysis, extending up into greater tuberosity and humeral head, with loss of part of lateral cortex of metaphysis.

Also has glenohumeral osteoarthritis.

DDx: In this age group, the usual DDx for this type of lesion is metastasis vs. myeloma.

This case is a good reminder to consider entities such as lymphoma and leukemia as well.
Diagnosis: Follicular lymphoma, primary to proximal humerus
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Case Number: 32194844Last Updated: 10-29-2009
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Anatomy: Skeletal System   Pathology: Neoplasm
Modality: Conventional RadiographAccess Level: Readable by all users
Contained in: 10-16-09
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