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What Does "bones And Soft Tissue Findings Were Mild Diffuse Non Specific" Mean?
Question: i had a pet scan of my whole body and i dont understand this answer. for bones and soft tissue findings were mild diffuse non specific marrow activity
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Hi,
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I have read through your query in detail.
It is understood that you got pet scan done for thyroid cancer.
The report shows little increased uptake in bones and soft tissues which is non specific in nature. Non specific is a term which is applicable to conditions excluding malignancy but not singled out as yet. It shouldn't be a concern or worry.
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Dr.Vivek
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi Dr. XXXXXXX Chail, although you answered my question i have one more. The report also stated mild hetergeneous uptake in the skeleton. Is that the same as mild diffuse?
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Mild diffuse uptake refers to the pattern of distribution. Homogeneous uptake refers to the density. Putting these terms together conveys a message that it might bedue ti your bone mineral density.
Cancer metastasis is usually focal and shows heterogeneous density.
Please don't worry.
Hope your query is answered.
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Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor so much for answering my concern. I really appreciate it.
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You are welcome.
It is a pleasure to answer your query.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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