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What Do Presence Of Lymph Nodes In Isotope Bone Scan Suggest?
Question: What would cause lymph nodes, or 2 other oval shaped masses, near or in my bicep (unilateral), to show up on a isotope bone scan?
Brief Answer:
You may need ultrasound initially and X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Oval masses near biceps may be due to many causes lymph nodes,rupture muscle,necrosis,calcification,hematoma etc.
Bone scan is not ideal to detect such muscular lesions.You may need clinical correlation and further investigations.
You may need ultrasound initially and X-rays.MRI can be done if needed.
It is generally due to benign causes and treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You may need ultrasound initially and X-rays.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Oval masses near biceps may be due to many causes lymph nodes,rupture muscle,necrosis,calcification,hematoma etc.
Bone scan is not ideal to detect such muscular lesions.You may need clinical correlation and further investigations.
You may need ultrasound initially and X-rays.MRI can be done if needed.
It is generally due to benign causes and treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I have had swollen lymph nodes in my groin & neck for several months, with no fever or known infection. The bone scan wasn't preformed to evaluate the lymph nodes but rather for an unrelated orthopedic issue. Should I have these lymph nodes evaluated? If so, what test?
Brief Answer:
Firstly you need clinical examination.Ultrasound is very helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is important to evaluate as you have swollen lymph noes at other sides also.
Firstly you need clinical examination.
Ultrasound is very helpful in initial assessment.Further investigations can be done if needed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Firstly you need clinical examination.Ultrasound is very helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It is important to evaluate as you have swollen lymph noes at other sides also.
Firstly you need clinical examination.
Ultrasound is very helpful in initial assessment.Further investigations can be done if needed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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