MYELOMA Flashcards
1
Q
At what aged population should Mets be considered ?
A
Over 40 - Should be considered when any lytic lesion seen.
2
Q
What is a Met ?
A
Malignancy of the bone marrow.
3
Q
What are the typical XRAY findings with Mets ?
A
Multiple well circumscribed lytic bone lesions.
Punched out lucencies .
endosteal scalloping
general osteopenia.
4
Q
What body part is most commonly affected ?
A
Vertebral bodies.
