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I got an mri done on the right shoulder, there is abnormal bone marrow signal involving the scapula just deep to the acetabulum. this is t2 hyperinte?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Probably nothing: Abnromal marrow signal without any accompanying lesions is probably insignifcnat. The doctor who ordered the MRI should review its results with you.

Answered 8/6/2018

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