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Is Thinning Of Skull On A CT Scan Indicative Of Cancer?
My allergy immunology doctor ordered a scan of my head last week given my sinus issues and relayed to my PCP that there is a thinning of my skull and wants me to get a CT scan which I am working on with my PCP. Could this be indicative of cancer? I ask this because my doctor noted that issues such as these are often not cancerous. I think he may have said more than he intended to but I am concerned. Of course it is the weekend and I can t reach him.
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Hi,
It depends on the pattern of thinning. If it is a localized irregular spot yes, if it is all over thinning, well, maybe but osteoporosis is far far more common.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
It depends on the pattern of thinning. If it is a localized irregular spot yes, if it is all over thinning, well, maybe but osteoporosis is far far more common.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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