Radiology · single question
A patient is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. What is the name of the radiographic pattern?
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Correct answer: A. Punched out
- A. Correct. Multiple myeloma classically produces multiple well-defined 'punched-out' radiolucencies (lytic lesions), often in the skull and jaws.
- B. 'Cotton wool' opacities are seen in Paget disease of bone.
- C. 'Soap bubble' multilocular radiolucencies are associated with ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocysts.
- D. 'Salt and pepper' skull appearance is associated with hyperparathyroidism.