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Hello by bone scan stated negative for acute bony abnormality what does this mean?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Normal: It means there are no abnormalities. That is good news. All the best.

Answered 8/28/2019

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