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I had a bone scan today and i saw white shots, what does that mean?
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Depends: That is really hard to say without seeing the study. Uptake of the material indicates bone metabolism....We often see more metabolism near joints. If there is a focal area of intense metabolism (in an area that doesnt usually look that way), it could be due to trauma (fracture), infection or even tumor. These things must be assessed together with history and other lab data..And physical exam.
Answered 9/14/2015
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Bones scan...: Do you mean you saw white spots on the scan? Bone scans can be viewed on different color scales. Bones can be white on a black background or black on a white background depending on computer settings. Focally increased tracer on a bone scan can represent fracture, tumor, infection, degenerative disease, or even urinary contamination. Location and distribution of tracer uptake are important.
Answered 5/6/2015
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