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Can a bone lesion that was apparently inactive on pet/ct become active later? it's a lytic lesion of the clavicle with very thin sclerotic rim.

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: An inactive lesion on a pet/ct scan can become active if there has occurred a stress reaction/fracture or pathological fracture through the tihnned bone. Also benign cystic lesions can also become malignant and then become active.

Dr Kishan and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2014

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A member asked:

Can a bone lesion that was apparently inactive on pet/ct become active later? it's a lytic lesion of the clavicle with very thin sclerotic rim.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Dr Kishan and another doctor agreed

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