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Paget disease - skull

Case contributed by Francis Fortin
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Unrelated acute presentation

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
ct

The calvarium and skull base show extensive mixed lytic and blastic zones with areas of bone enlargement and coarsened trabeculae, characteristic of Paget disease. The "cotton wool" sign is shown.

Case Discussion

A typical case of Paget disease of the skull vault and base.

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