Bone Scan
Alternate Names : Scintigraphy - Bone
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Special Considerations
Some abnormalities that may be identified on radionuclide bone scans include:
- Tumors that have spread from other parts of the body to the bone (metastatic disease)
- Primary bone tumors
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Fractures
- Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
- Degenerative diseases of the bones, such as arthritis
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Rickets
- Fibrous dysplasia
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Paget's disease
- Avascular necrosis
- Radiation changes
It is important to understand that bone scan findings must be correlated with other imaging studies, in addition to clinical information. You should always discuss the significance of abnormal findings with your health care provider.
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