Wednesday, September 13, 2006

35 year old lady with endometrial carcinoma

History:
35 year old lady with endometrial carcinoma with back pain- ? bone metastasis

LS spine AP and lateral views:
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Findings:
LS spine is normal. Did you notice right basal lung metastasis and surgical clips in the pelvis?

Lesson:
It is important to look at 4 corners of a radiograph.
In all known malignancies look for lunug bases for any metastasis

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