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Could a deformed spine (scoliosis) mess up a bone scan which is looking for possible cancer?
14 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Maybe: Bone scans simply detect increased bone metabolism; they are not specific for cancer. If scoliosis is progressing and there is more activity in the vertebrae, it could be a false positive. If the activity is away from the spine, cancer is more likely.
Answered 12/11/2014
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No: If concerned get a spect scan 3d picture better bone scan.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Maybe: Scoliosis is common and usually will not affect the interpretation of the bone scan. A pet/ct bone scan can help eliminate benign bony abnormalities from bone cancer due to hybrid imaging of anatomy and metabolism.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Shouldn't : Bone scans pick up increased metabolic activity, and are not affected by structural abnormalities such as scoliosis.
Answered 1/20/2016
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