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What Causes Small Lesion In Upper Part Of Shaft Of Humerus?

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Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015
Question: i am looking for a definition of a well circumscribed cylindrical lesion. 9mm in diamitar and 18mm in length. involving proximal humeral shaft. with disruption of the anteromedial cortex
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It may be a simple bone cyst,aneurysmal bone cyst,fibrous dysplasia etc.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your findings suggests small lesion in upper part of shaft of humerus.Lesion is well defined and it is causing disruption of anteromedial cortex.
Most likely it is a benign lesion since it is well defined.
It may be a simple bone cyst,aneurysmal bone cyst,fibrous dysplasia etc.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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What Causes Small Lesion In Upper Part Of Shaft Of Humerus?

Brief Answer: It may be a simple bone cyst,aneurysmal bone cyst,fibrous dysplasia etc. Detailed Answer: Hello Your findings suggests small lesion in upper part of shaft of humerus.Lesion is well defined and it is causing disruption of anteromedial cortex. Most likely it is a benign lesion since it is well defined. It may be a simple bone cyst,aneurysmal bone cyst,fibrous dysplasia etc. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX