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Ewing's sarcoma other imaging findings

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Bone scan in Ewing’s sarcoma is used to observe abnormal areas of bone and metastasis.[1]

Other Imaging Findings

Other Imaging Findings

A bone scan uses bone-seeking radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) and a computer to create a picture of the bones. Bone scan in Ewing’s sarcoma is used to:[1]

  • Observe abnormal areas of bone
  • Many bone tumors will light up on a bone scan
  • Observe if cancer has spread to other bones (metastasis)

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  • Bone scan
    Bone scan
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ewing’s sarcoma. Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/bone/diagnosis/?region=bc

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