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What is the best imaging technique for assessing the extent of bone disease?
What is the best imaging technique for assessing the extent of bone disease?
When is MRI particularly useful in skeletal assessments?
When is MRI particularly useful in skeletal assessments?
Why is a conventional skeletal survey recommended only when other imaging resources are unavailable?
Why is a conventional skeletal survey recommended only when other imaging resources are unavailable?
What does Serum CrossLaps (CTX) help assess?
What does Serum CrossLaps (CTX) help assess?
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What does the presence of SMM indicated by MRI suggest?
What does the presence of SMM indicated by MRI suggest?
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Study Notes
Imaging Study for Bone Disease
- Bone disease extent best assessed by low-dose WB-CT or PET/CT scans
- MRI useful for patients with suspected bone marrow lesions, ruling out focal lesions
- MRI also useful for assessing extramedullary disease and suspected cord compression needing detailed imaging
- Conventional skeletal surveys less sensitive than low-dose scans, recommended only when advanced imaging unavailable
Serum CrossLaps
- Serum CrossLaps (CTX) useful in assessing bone turnover
- Used to determine adequacy of bisphosphonate therapy
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Description
This quiz covers imaging techniques and serum markers for assessing bone disease. It highlights the effectiveness of low-dose WB-CT and PET/CT scans, as well as the role of MRI in diagnosing bone marrow lesions. Additionally, it discusses the use of Serum CrossLaps in evaluating bone turnover and bisphosphonate therapy adequacy.