Imaging spectrum in sclerotic myelomas: an experience of three cases

Citation
Sb. Grover et A. Dhar, Imaging spectrum in sclerotic myelomas: an experience of three cases, EUR RADIOL, 10(11), 2000, pp. 1828-1831
Citations number
18
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
09387994 → ACNP
Volume
10
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1828 - 1831
Database
ISI
SICI code
0938-7994(2000)10:11<1828:ISISMA>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The classis radiographic presentation of multiple myeloma is lytic skeletal lesions. Primary sclerotic manifestations are rare and occur only in 3% of cases. The imaging spectrum in three cases of multiple myeloma with primar y osteosclerosis is described. The first patient had spiculated sclerosis o f the orbit, which is an uncommon site for myeloma. The second patient with POEMS syndrome had multiple, scattered, skeletal lesions with sclerotic ma rgins. The third patient presented with a chest wall in the rib. The wide i maging spectrum possible in sclerotic myelomas and their relevant different ial diagnosis is emphasized.