Endosteal scalloping in myeloma

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known history of multiple myeloma.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

There are multiple foci of endosteal scalloping (erosion of the inner cortex) within this long bone, consistent with lytic myelomatous lesions.

Case Discussion

An example of endosteal scalloping (erosion of the inner cortex) in a patient with multiple myeloma.

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