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Is There Any Doctor To Interpret This X-ray Report?
hey, my girlfriend got an xray today on her spine as she was complaining that it was getting sore and she did have Scoliosis when she was younger and got physio for it. anyway i also work in the hospital and i looked at one of the xray and could see like shadow on the image on one side of her spine, am worried that it may be cancer as her mother had it in same place and died last year
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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It is not clear what exactly you are referring to in your query. The spine shadow is complicated due to the presence of vertebrae, laminae, posterior elements and pedicles. I suggest you take a professional opinion from an orthopedician and get higher imaging tests like CT scan or MRI scan if necessary. With a family history of cancer it is important to investigate thoroughly and completely.
Thanks for writing in.
It is not clear what exactly you are referring to in your query. The spine shadow is complicated due to the presence of vertebrae, laminae, posterior elements and pedicles. I suggest you take a professional opinion from an orthopedician and get higher imaging tests like CT scan or MRI scan if necessary. With a family history of cancer it is important to investigate thoroughly and completely.
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