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Paget disease of a rib

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Shoulder pain

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

There is osseous expansion, coarsened trabeculae, thickened cortex, and increased density of the right 5th rib, most notable posteriorly. 

x-ray

There is osseous expansion, coarsened trabeculae, thickened cortex, and increased density of the right 5th rib.

Case Discussion

This case is courtesy of one of my mentors, Dr Cliff Tao

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