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Abnormal focal osseous uptakes are identified in the right proximal clavicle and the right scapula with corresponding osteolytic and blastic findings on ct are consistent with metastatic disease. cancer?

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Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered

Correct.: In the absence of long standing prior trauma or metabolic disease history, these findings in an otherwise healthy 66 y/o male would most frequently been seen with bone metastasis.

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Answered 5/14/2015

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A member asked:

Abnormal focal osseous uptakes are identified in the right proximal clavicle and the right scapula with corresponding osteolytic and blastic findings on ct are consistent with metastatic disease. cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered

Dr Ali agreed

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