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X-ray on 1st mp joint of big toe said rheumatoid arthritis bc of pain. if it were bone cancer would it be picked up on x-ray?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

X-ray findings: of rheumatoid or other arthritis generally are easily distinguishable from bone cancer. Bone cancers can sometimes be picked up on x-rays if large enough, but MRI is much more sensitive at detection.

Answered 11/7/2014

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