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Bilateral primary xanthoma of the humeri with pathologic fractures: A case report.
- Source :
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World journal of radiology [World J Radiol] 2013 Sep 28; Vol. 5 (9), pp. 345-8. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Xanthomas are rare bone tumors that occur more often in the appendicular skeleton and typically appear radiographically benign, with a narrow zone of transition and a sclerotic rim. We report the case of a 57-year-old woman with hyperlipidemia presenting with bilateral shoulder pain after minor trauma. Radiographic and histopathologic investigation demonstrated intraosseous xanthoma with atypical features, including multifocality, a wide zone of transition and pathologic fractures-characteristics more commonly associated with aggressive lesions such as multiple myeloma or metastasis. The diagnosis, imaging, and histological appearance of xanthoma of bone are reviewed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1949-8470
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- World journal of radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24198913
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v5.i9.345