Abstract
Key Clinical MessagePunched‐out lesions in skull film usually elicit consideration of myeloma. However, some other diseases cause similar clinical presentations. We describe an uncommon presentation of breast cancer, which mimics multiple myeloma. Therefore, in a broad spectrum of clinical settings, physicians should always consider differential diagnosis and await for definitive pathological diagnosis.
Highlights
Breast cancer with extensive bone metastasis mimicking myeloma
We describe an uncommon presentation of breast cancer, which mimics multiple myeloma
Considering multiple myeloma, bone marrow examination was carried out and showed tumor cells arranged in solid nests (Fig. 2)
Summary
Breast cancer with extensive bone metastasis mimicking myeloma Correspondence Kung-Chao Chang, Department of Pathology, National Cheng Kung University and Hospital, 138 Sheng-Li Road, Tainan, 704, Taiwan. Punched-out lesions in skull film usually elicit consideration of myeloma. Some other diseases cause similar clinical presentations.
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