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Can multiple myeloma be seen on a bone scan?

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Can multiple myeloma be seen on a bone scan?

They can detect bone damage from multiple myeloma and show precise images of bone lesions. MRI scans can create 2D or 3D images of internal structures within the body. MRI scans can detect myeloma in its early stages and show any abnormal sections of bone. MRI scans can also show plasmacytomas.

How does myeloma affect the spine?

Spinal Fractures Multiple myeloma weakens your bones, which means it increases your risk of breaking a bone. This cancer can cause the bones of the spine (eg, vertebrae) to collapse, which is known as a compression fracture. A vertebral compression fracture is very painful.

What does multiple myeloma look like on a CT scan?

CT findings in multiple myeloma consist of punched-out lytic lesions, expansile lesions with soft tissue masses, diffuse osteopenia, fractures, and, rarely, osteosclerosis (Figures ​3 and ​4) [16].

What are the markers for multiple myeloma?

Tests to Find Multiple Myeloma

  • Blood counts. The complete blood count (CBC) is a test that measures the levels of red cells, white cells, and platelets in the blood.
  • Blood chemistry tests.
  • Urine tests.
  • Quantitative immunoglobulins.
  • Electrophoresis.
  • Serum free light chains.
  • Beta-2 microglobulin.
  • Bone marrow biopsy.

Is multiple myeloma visible on MRI?

MRI is useful for imaging multiple myeloma because of its superior soft-tissue contrast resolution. The typical appearance of a myeloma deposit is a round, low signal intensity (relative to muscle) focus on T1-weighted images, which becomes high in signal intensity on T2-weighted sequences.

Can MRI Miss myeloma?

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan These scans, which use radio waves and strong magnets, produce detailed images of soft tissues. MRIs can identify tumors that X-rays can’t and also produce images of bones and bone marrow that may reveal changes caused by multiple myeloma.

How do you rule out multiple myeloma?

To diagnose or rule out multiple myeloma, your doctor may order blood tests to check for M proteins produced by plasma cells. This protein will be in your blood if you have the disease. Blood testing may also find beta-2 microglobulin, which is another abnormal protein.