Are routine skeletal survey X-rays still recommended? (https://www.myeloma.org/videos/are-routine-skeletal-survey-x-rays-still-recommended)
In this week’s video, Dr. Brian G.M. Durie explains why a baseline skeletal survey may be helpful, but more sensitive imaging is more precise.
BOTTOM LINE:
Rather than skeletal surveys, opt for MRI, CT-scans, or PET-CT scans to search for myeloma bone lesions.
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Dr. Brian G.M. Durie (1942-2025) was the co-founder of the IMF. He was a Professor of Medicine, Hematologist/Oncologist, and Honoree MD at the University of Brussels.