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Multiple myeloma

Case contributed by Varun Babu
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known patient of multiple myeloma presented with drowsiness and altered sensorium.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
mri

Numerous well defined lytic bone lesions seen in diploe, clivus, and visualized cervical vertebral marrow. 

Case Discussion

This appearance of multiple punched out lytic lesions of the skull is called the raindrop skull, typical of multiple myeloma

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