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 Examples of Other Diseases Causing FSA, Case 121

T
scores

Area
(cm2)

BMC
(g)

BMD
(g/cm2)

-3.3

12.12

6.77

0.558

-3.2

12.28

8.26

0.673

-2.5

12.52

10.18

0.812

-4.7

13.55

8.09

0.597

 

 

 

Check boxes to exclude

L1

L2

L3

L4

Consensus exclusions

L1

L2

L3

L4

Comments: Focal structural anomalies are present in L3 and L4. A central density is noted within the third lumbar vertebra. L4 is excluded for focal structural anomalies and a T-score discrepancy. Plain radiographs confirm a density within the 3rd vertebral body in this patient who had known breast cancer. These studies were the first to demonstrate that breast cancer had metastasized to bone.

AP

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