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Would a chest ct show bone cancer in ribs?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It would if: there is enough bone destruction or reactive changes. If the cancer/metastasis is small or has not yet caused much rib destruction or sclerosis, it may be difficult to see on a routine chest CT.

Answered 6/13/2021

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