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Do Lesions In The Spinal CT Scan Indicate Cancer?

My father just had a CT scan performed of his spine as a result of a car accident. The technician or ER Dr. told him the images showed lesions on 2 vertebrae that showed up grey in color on the scan. They told him to follow-up immediately with an Oncologist. Over the last few years, he s complained of neck pain in the same are that the lesions are and a Dr. told him that it was arthritis after scans were performed then. How likely is it cancer? What kind? What else could the CT be showing if it s not cancer? Thank you. Worried Datghter
Fri, 28 Feb 2020
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Hello,

The grey lesions in the CT scan indicate hyper functioning of the vertebrate tissue so far as the contrast agent is concerned. That happens when there is imbalance between the function of osteoclast and osteoblast activity at vertebra levels. Secondaries to spinal cord are quite common in aged person through primary as lung or colon carcinoma. However, a detailed past history, current symptoms and rest of the supportive data are needed to comment further before going to schedule any co relation on clinical grounds.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Do Lesions In The Spinal CT Scan Indicate Cancer?

Hello, The grey lesions in the CT scan indicate hyper functioning of the vertebrate tissue so far as the contrast agent is concerned. That happens when there is imbalance between the function of osteoclast and osteoblast activity at vertebra levels. Secondaries to spinal cord are quite common in aged person through primary as lung or colon carcinoma. However, a detailed past history, current symptoms and rest of the supportive data are needed to comment further before going to schedule any co relation on clinical grounds. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon