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Several imaging tests can help detect and locate bone lesions or tumors in myeloma:

• X-rays
• MRI scans
• CT scans
• PET scans (especially fluorodeoxyglucose PET)

These tests are often used to create a skeletal survey, where doctors take images of all bones in your body to look for any abnormalities. MRI scans are Show Full Answer

Several imaging tests can help detect and locate bone lesions or tumors in myeloma:

• X-rays
• MRI scans
• CT scans
• PET scans (especially fluorodeoxyglucose PET)

These tests are often used to create a skeletal survey, where doctors take images of all bones in your body to look for any abnormalities. MRI scans are particularly helpful as they can show multiple lesions and help determine how far the disease has progressed. PET scans are highly sensitive and can visualize bone lesions at the time of initial diagnosis, making them especially valuable for determining the extent of myeloma.

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