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Continuing the previous case: what is the DIAGNOSIS?

  1. Metastatic carcinoma
  2. Multiple myeloma
  3. Hyperparathyroidism (brown tumors)
  4. Burkitt lymphoma
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Correct answer: B. Multiple myeloma

MULTIPLE MYELOMA: triad of punched-out jaw radiolucencies + plasma cell biopsy + systemic findings (Bence-Jones proteinuria, M-spike, anemia, renal failure, hypercalcemia). Most common primary bone malignancy in adults >50.

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