Bone Scan

What To Think About

• A bone scan does not distinguish between normal and abnormal bone growth by itself. Therefore, bone scan results must be interpreted along with your symptoms and the results of X-ray tests. In addition, other tests, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), blood tests, or a biopsies may also be needed to further evaluate abnormal bone scan results.
• Some types of cancer or diseases cannot be identified on a bone scan.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: January 8, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kenneth B. Sutherland, CD, BSc, MD, FRCPC - Diagnostic Radiology
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