Mri scan multiple myeloma

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Avatar f tn The largest lesion is 9mm x 8mm. There was moderate enhancement post contrast on the MRI. They seem to connect with a vessel. Bone scan was negative. The radiologist is not sure as to what these lesions are and was I wondering where to send my films for a second opinion. I had a MRI in 2007 and the lesions were not on the images then. We have ruled out metastatic cancer and multiple myleoma. I am seeing an oncologist and my follow up is next week. Any information would be great.
Avatar n tn I looked up information in regards to a low IgM level and it states that this can be caused by multiple myeloma. I also recently had an mri for lower back pain witch indicated a protruding disc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar f tn I am really scared I have Multiple Myeloma. Should I ask for more tests? If so which one would totally rule out Multiple Myeloma, I know a bone biopsy but I don't think my Dr. will order that now is there anyother test to rule it out?
Avatar f tn Going by your symptoms,Bone scan and elevated platelets and low WBC,I feel that the possibility of multiple myeloma needs to ruled out.It is a tumor of the bone cells and typically presents with severe pain in the back. It is diagnosed by Electrophoresis (EP) which measures the levels of various proteins in the blood or urine.Bone scans and bone marrow biopsy are also sometimes helpful in confirming. I feel that you should consult an oncologist and get this possibility evaluated.
Avatar n tn Last week he had a full body scan that revealed no tumors on any other bones. They are suspecting multiple myeloma however, many of his blood results do not reflect this particular cancer. I can add complete results if it would help. I am so scared and so confused....
Avatar n tn The condition seems to be rare and sometimes caused by multiple myeloma or kidney disease. However. a bone marrow biospy, MRI and many other blood tests have shown no signs of cancer or kidney disease. What, if anything, can anyone tell me what the next step should be to determine the cause of this condition?
Avatar f tn The vacuum cleft is a radiological sign and could be noted secondary to decompression injury, post-traumatic ischemic necrosis, osteoporosis, corticosteroid therapy, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, alcoholism, multiple myeloma, bone metastasis, osteomyelitis, multiple myeloma etc. It would be best to discuss the report in detail with your radiologist and treating orthopedician. Hope this information is helpful. Take care!
Avatar f tn humerus, sternum, spine, ribs, pelvic, and left femur...pet scan and mri done with and without contrast showed the same lesions and more lymph nodes than usual in the mediastinal area though not enlarged, one lymph node in groin also lit up on pet scan. Biopsys on left back of hip, rib, and lymph node came back normal (lymph node only said "rare wbc's seen" as extra comment).
Avatar f tn Anxiety, nerve and tingling in body, muscle twitch and pain, muscle loss (or so it seems), hair falling out, skin rashes, and multiple infections (throat, sinus, eye, mouth). Most drs say that it sounds like mult myeloma cancer. Ive also had many ct scans, mri, and xrays. All for different symtpoms but mostly chest pains and neurological. I am worried about getting another catscan tomorrow...this time on my throat and supra clavicle. Can anyone help with this?
15442 tn?1316518389 Hi there, I have MGUS IgM and my hematologist sent me for baseline contrast CT of Chest/Abdo/pelvis just for the record. I have a sister with lymphoma and a sister with multiple myeloma. This returned as normal for Chest and Abdo but mentions 'a few morphologically normal lymph nodes in groin area on both sides'. It's my understanding that the morphologically normal reference means that the shape and form is normal.
Avatar n tn I have read about Solitary Extramedullary Plasmacytoma, but in my case I have already been diagnosed (and treated) for Multiple Myeloma so it would be considered relapsed myeloma, or could be metastic myeloma. My understanding of why is is called multiple myeloma is because in full blown form you have many tumors of Myeloma in your bone marrow.
571680 tn?1219584014 The good news is that the oncologist does not think (99%) that I have multiple myeloma, which was a possibility a month ago. So I have a lot to be thankful for; life is a trade-off. What can we do but try to look on the bright side, if we can find it. As I am typing this, I'm watching the program about Randy Pausch (The Last Lecture), who passed away last Friday. What a positive attitude he had. We can all learn about living life from his example.
Avatar f tn One possibility that is coming to my mind after reading the severity of symptoms is that of multiple myloma. Multiple myeloma (also known as myeloma or plasma cell myeloma) is a progressive hematologic (blood) disease. It is a cancer of the plasma cell. A common early symptom of multiple myeloma is pain in the lower back or in the ribs.
Avatar n tn The Hemotologist said he is working me up for multiple myeloma. He took more blood work and had a bone scan done. I ask him about the PTH level being 46 with the high calcium levels. He just said that the parathyroid was not the cause of the high calcium. He said the best case scenerio would be MGUS. I guess my question is twofold. First, even though I have this monoclonal protein would it still be possible for the parathyroid to be causing the high calcium levels?
Avatar m tn I've been having some basic bloodwork checked over the past couple of years. Last year, my PCP came to the conclusion that I may have a case of Primary Hyperparathyroidism. After this conclusion, I was referred to an endo. I've since moved on to a second endo, and at this time, she thinks that I just need to have the bloodwork checked every so often.
Avatar f tn On a blood test my IgA level was 25 (normal being from 0-25). Does anyone know if this is high enough to be multiple myeloma (I know that IgA can be for other things too, but I am concerned about multiple myeloma as I have been having other symptoms as well). Please clarify.. Thank you!
Avatar f tn If the lesion is T1 hypointense then it can be due to myeloma, myelomalacia, multiple sclerosis, or tumor. It is unlikely to be tumor as it is generalized. Your husband would need further testing for the other causes mentioned above. Please consult your doctor regarding this. Hope this helps. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, (Stage 3), a year and a half ago. I recently had a PAP, (had not had one since before the Ca ), I was diagnosed with high risk HPV. I know I got the HPV from the guy I am seeing who is an ex-pro athlete and had many "groupies". 1. Do you think the two are related? (Multiple Myeloma and HPV). 2. How do I have safe sex with him and protect myself from any further Ca? 3.. Is there anything he can do?
Avatar m tn After visit to orthopedic I am considering requesting a bone marrow biopsy and multiple myeloma blood tests at my own expense in response to T1 signal abnormality described above. My question: With this physical and medical history, what is most likely the cause of my pain? Please help me I am getting desperate as my quality of life is deteriorating.
Avatar n tn we did extensive tests for multiple myeloma it tuned out to be reactivation of multiple myeloma by immunofixation tests any comment ??
Avatar n tn I am almost 5 years out from my diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma. Have been in a watchful waiting stage for 6 months as my m-protein (cancer marker) has showed up and continues to slowly rise. I'm now in clear relapse pattern. Treatment will likely be induction chemo with multiple drugs, then a second stem cell transplant but we hope to delay starting treatment as long as possible since for the most part I feel fine, no myeloma issues.
Avatar f tn Is it possible to have MS lesions else where in body with MS? Tested neg for Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis. I am scheduled for Brain MRI with and without contrast. My mom had MS kind of worries me. They said that was what caused her MI and death at 50yr. Any information would be helpful.