A member asked:

I had an x-ray of my chest under my left breast and radiologist said there was a dense area and would like a nuclear bone scan. what does this mean?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Ask: It is important that you understand why you are having a test done. Nuclear scans are most often done to look at bones for infection or other illnesses. But do ask your doctor what he/she is looking for. All the best.

Answered 8/27/2014

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