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Have Palindromic Arthritis, Severe Pain, Lesion In Ribs, Cancerous Cells. Done Scans. Taking Methoyrexate. Help?
hello i have palindormic arthiritis, last summer i ended up in the er with severe pain in my right side after months of tests scans and biopsts they have found cancerous cells on a bone lesion on my ribs and are unable to find the primary could this be linked to my adrenal gland i take methoyrexate, sulfasalazine and am also currently on prednisone as well
Sat, 29 Jun 2013
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The palindromic arthritis is likely to be related to the spread of cancerous cells. Investigations like bone scan and a whole body thallium scan will help in detecting the primary lesion.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The palindromic arthritis is likely to be related to the spread of cancerous cells. Investigations like bone scan and a whole body thallium scan will help in detecting the primary lesion.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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