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What Do Heterogenous Bone Marrow Signals Indicate?
Question: I am age 70 female had MRI for back pain also hip pain I a 5 ft 3 weight approx. 160 MRI showed heterogenous bone marrow signals. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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The heterogenous bone marrow signals can be due to fatty change in the marrow that is an age related process. This finding is just a normal variation and is not suggestive of any specific pathology. You need not worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The heterogenous bone marrow signals can be due to fatty change in the marrow that is an age related process. This finding is just a normal variation and is not suggestive of any specific pathology. You need not worry.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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