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A mysterious clavicular swelling.

Nur Saadah Mohamad^1,2, Mohd Jazman Che Rahim^3,4, Azliana Aziz^5,2

¹MD, Department of Otorhinolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia.

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|December 23, 2021

Summary

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Metastasis to the clavicle is rare. This case highlights how musculoskeletal ultrasound aided in diagnosing lung adenocarcinoma presenting as a clavicular mass when initial chest radiography was normal.

Keywords:

Clavicular metastasis clavicular mass lung adenocarcinoma nonsmall cell lung carcinoma

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Oncology
Radiology
Musculoskeletal Imaging

Background:

Clavicle (collarbone) tumors are rare, with potential origins in the neck or thoracic regions.
Lung cancer metastasis to the clavicle presents an unusual clinical scenario.

Observation:

A 39-year-old male presented with a painful sternal-end clavicular mass and intermittent fever.
Initial chest radiography was unremarkable for pulmonary pathology.
Musculoskeletal ultrasound identified a clavicular mass, prompting further investigation.

Findings:

Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax revealed a mass in the right upper lung lobe.
CT-guided biopsy confirmed the mass as lung adenocarcinoma.
This represents an atypical presentation of lung carcinoma.

Implications:

Musculoskeletal ultrasound can be a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating clavicular masses.
Early detection of lung cancer metastasis to the clavicle can be challenging due to atypical presentations.
Highlights the importance of integrated imaging approaches in diagnosing rare oncological presentations.