Question 1

can iga and igg deficiencies occur in bone cancer? low white blood cells, low abs lymphocytes & low anion gap? lupus ruled out. a lot of pain hips, spine, lower back, collarbone. going for bone scan. maybe bone marrow aspiration after. thank you?

Accepted Answer

Low IgA and IgG: Sounds like a difficult situation, low levels of IgA and IgG can happen with bone marrow invasion. As well as low white blood cells. A very thorough evaluation as you have plan is very important depending on those results you can look at other causes.
Best for you, and complete your testing.

Question 2

please tell me, could a bone scan show organ tumors?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Some tumors can be detected because bone agent localized in areas of necrotic tissue or in tumors with calcification.Examples include liver tumors, sometimes breast, lung , colon, and ovary. Inchildren adrenal (neuroblastoma), bone osteosarcoma, and soft tissues rhabomyosarcoma.

Question 3

what exactly does it mean when your kidneys show up on a bone scan?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Likely you had an examination with tc-99m mdp and some of this agent is normally excreted in the kidneys and will appear on the bone scan.

Question 4

what should be our concerns if nothing shows on a bone scan including old fractures.

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: 'Old' fractures depending on their 'age' frequently will not 'light up' or show any increased uptake on bone scans especially in younger patients. No reason to worry!

Question 5

will lytic lesions light up on bone scan? doesn't it just show osteoblastic activity, not -clastic? or do osteoclastic maybe show up as "cold spots"?

Accepted Answer

Smart question: I wondered about that myself. It could be the balance between blastic (forming) and clastic (dissolving) bone which determines the lighting process. Usually, lytic are cold and do not light up. Blastic lesions do. Thanks.

Question 6

extreme neck pain after getting massage done. 2 weeks have gone by with neck pain and bone scan shows nothing but i'm concerned on why it's taking so long for my neck to heal, is something damaged-i've never experienced this kind of pain?

Accepted Answer

: incorrect massage can damage neck and even lead stroke. Send more details. Or may the reason you to the massage is not impoved by massaging.

Question 7

my brother has a hard lump just below his xyphoid process. xrays and density bone scan show nothing. it doesn't hurt or move around. what could it be.

Accepted Answer

An up turning zyfoid: process which is the lowest segment of the sternum is the most likely answer. Especially so in thinner people or those who have lost weight recently. It is just an anatomical variant. Those who had" beer bellies" &amp; subsequently lost weight are more prone 2 this. The diagram shows it. Way at the lower end of the sternum.

Question 8

prostat cancer bone scan shows o pelvic area is that serius? canit be treated& what's the life expectncy? not spreded anywhere just ther &outtr prostat

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/oncologist: Prostate cancer which has spread to bone is not curable WITH CURRENTLY AVAILABLE treatments.  However, current treatments can improve quality of life and duration of survival for years. Hormonal therapy is usual first-line treatment.

Question 9

what can a nuclear bone scan show (about my hip bones) that cannot be seen by x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Bone scan: A nuclear bone scan may show hairline fractures, bone loss, infection or small tumors not visible on xray. It may also confirm the presence of arthritis that may be suspected on xray.

Question 10

mri shows three lobulations in bone above knee.  bone scan says everything ok.  how could mri and bone scan show two different results?

Accepted Answer

"Lobulations": is not medical diagnosis or useful information with regard to your MRI results. Please consult with your doctor regarding how your imaging results may (or may not) be relevant to your knee problems.

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Can iga and igg deficiencies occur in bone cancer? low white blood cells, low abs lymphocytes & low anion gap? lupus ruled out. a lot of pain hips, spine, lower back, collarbone. going for bone scan. maybe bone marrow aspiration after. thank you?

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Please tell me, could a bone scan show organ tumors?

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What exactly does it mean when your kidneys show up on a bone scan?

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What should be our concerns if nothing shows on a bone scan including old fractures.

A member asked:

Will lytic lesions light up on bone scan? doesn't it just show osteoblastic activity, not -clastic? or do osteoclastic maybe show up as "cold spots"?

A member asked:

Extreme neck pain after getting massage done. 2 weeks have gone by with neck pain and bone scan shows nothing but i'm concerned on why it's taking so long for my neck to heal, is something damaged-i've never experienced this kind of pain?

A member asked:

My brother has a hard lump just below his xyphoid process. xrays and density bone scan show nothing. it doesn't hurt or move around. what could it be.

A member asked:

Prostat cancer bone scan shows o pelvic area is that serius? canit be treated& what's the life expectncy? not spreded anywhere just ther &outtr prostat

A member asked:

What can a nuclear bone scan show (about my hip bones) that cannot be seen by x-ray?

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Mri shows three lobulations in bone above knee. bone scan says everything ok. how could mri and bone scan show two different results?

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