A 59-year-old male asked:
what does this mean increased areas of radiotracer uptake at the acromioclavicular joints bilaterally, coracoid processes bilaterally, and knee joints?
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Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
The bone scan: is "active" with ANY INFLAMMATORY process including degenerative arthritis which may be the reason in your case! IT'S A NON-SPECIFIC FINDING!!!!!!!!!!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
Answered on Jul 19, 2015
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