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[[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) is more sensitive than simple X-ray in the detection of lytic lesions | [[Magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) is more sensitive than simple X-ray in the detection of lytic lesions of multiple myeloma. MRI may supersede skeletal survey, especially when vertebral disease is suspected. | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Multiple myeloma MRI |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive than simple X-ray in the detection of lytic lesions of multiple myeloma. MRI may supersede skeletal survey, especially when vertebral disease is suspected.
MRI
Shown below is a series of MRI images of long bones involved in multiple myeloma. (Images courtesy of RadsWiki)
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Multiple myeloma
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Multiple myeloma
Shown below is a series of MRI images in a multiple myeloma patient complaining of back pain.
