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I had a bone density scan. dexa axial skeleton bone density 1 or 2 site the results noted "there is an internal artifact that is unable to be removed inthe lumbar spine scan.". since i have no implants or anything metal what else can cause this?

Q: i had a bone density scan. dexa axial skeleton bone density 1 or 2 site the results noted "there is an internal artifact that is unable to be removed inthe lumbar spine scan.". since i have no implants or anything metal what else can cause this?

: An artifact implies that there is an artificial object on a scan and is not considered to be from pathology. A repeat scan should be free of an artifact and I assume one is recommended.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

An artifact implies that there is an artificial object on a scan and is not considered to be from pathology. A repeat scan should be free of an artifact and I assume one is recommended.

Dr Newell agreed

Answered 8/5/2023

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A member asked:

I had a bone density scan. dexa axial skeleton bone density 1 or 2 site the results noted "there is an internal artifact that is unable to be removed inthe lumbar spine scan.". since i have no implants or anything metal what else can cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Newell agreed

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