Raindrop Skull- ...A skeletal survey showed diffuse ...
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Raindrop Skull- ...A skeletal survey showed diffuse osteopenia, a pubic bone fracture, and numerous radiolucent lesions on the skull, which had an appearance known as “raindrop skull” — a pattern of lytic or punched-out lesions that resemble raindrops hitting a surface and splashing. These findings are characteristic of multiple myeloma. The diagnosis was confirmed by bone marrow biopsy and aspirate samples that showed 50% clonal plasma cells in the marrow; serum protein electrophoresis revealed a monoclonal IgA paraprotein... #NEJM #clinical #radiology #skull #raindrop #multiple #myeloma
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MS3, UC San Diego School of Medicine
Interested in pediatrics and community-based medicine.
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