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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sargun Singh Walia M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Bone scans are not used routinely. They are used if bone metastasis is suspected and in the later stages of cancer. It is used to distinguish active tumor from scar tissue.

Other Imaging Findings

Bone scan

• This is used if bone metastasis is suspected and in the later stages of cancer.
• It is used to distinguish active tumor from scar tissue.