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skeletal survey

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skeletal survey,
the radiographic examination of the skeletal system for possible fractures or tumors.
skeletal survey
Metastatic series Imaging The radiologic examination of the entire skeleton Indications Suspected child abuse, detection of bone metastases from 1º CA–eg, prostate, breast CA. See Bone scan.
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Such an investigation should include a complete blood count, bone marrow biopsy, urine and serum electrophoresis, serum biochemistry (including measurements of calcium, blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, uric acid, and protein), and a skeletal survey to rule out multiple myeloma.
Isolated extramedullary plasmacytoma of the middle turbinate by Shahrizal, Tengku A.; Prepageran, Narayanan; Rahmat, Omar; Mun, Kein-Seong; Looi, Lai-Meng / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Lytic lesions involving the ribs and the sternum were also seen, and a skeletal survey revealed an additional lytic focus in the left iliac bone (Figure 4).
Radiological case of the month: Rachna Madan, MBBS, MD, DNB; Mahender ... by Madan, Rachna; Narula, Mahender K.; Anand, Rama; Sethi, Punit / Applied Radiology
His skeletal survey showed multiple lytic lesions, urine protein electrophoresis demonstrated more than 2 g of free kappa light chains, and a bone marrow aspirate and biopsy demonstrated 68% plasma cells.
Fragile bones in a young male by Rasool, Haleem / Southern Medical Journal
 
 
 
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