Prostate cancer other imaging findings

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Overview

Bone scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of the matastesis of prostate cancer.

Other Imaging Findings

• A bone scan uses bone-seeking radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) and a computer to create a picture of the bones.
• It is used to see if the prostate cancer has spread to the bones (the most common place where prostate cancer spreads).
• It may be done if:

• Test results suggest spread to the bone, such as increased alkaline phosphatase or calcium level
• A man has unexplained bone pain