Findings, case of 46 y/o man, atraumatic rib pain and weight loss

Imaging Findings

The bone scan demonstrates a focus of increased uptake over the ninth anterior left rib. Roughly symmetrical increased uptake in the shoulders is likely due to degenerative changes. This suggests a possible primary tumor or bony metastasis with pathologic fracture. No plain film was available for review.

On abdominal computed tomography (CT), the tail of the pancreas seems prominent--as though a soft tissue mass is expanding the structure. No associated adenopathy or other identifying characteristics are evident. The mass appears to be solid, with a small area of slightly lower intensity that suggests necrosis or a minor cystic component. The tail is approximately isointense to the rest of the pancreas.

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