Use of bone and brain scans as screening procedures in patients with malignant lesions

Journal Article · Sun Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1975 · Surg. Gynecol. Obstet.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7238660

Felix, E L; Sindelar, W F; Bagley, D H; Johnston, G S; Ketcham, A S

A retrospective study to determine the value of bone and brain scans was performed in preoperative patients with melanoma, sarcoma, cancer of the head and neck and carcinoma of the pelvis. No occult metastases were identified in 170 patients in whom brain scan was performed. On late follow-up data, eight patients had neurologic symptoms develop and had brain metastases identified on scan. Of 223 bone scans performed, only one distant metastatic lesion was identified. It is, therefore, suggested that, in these types of patients, bone and brain scans be reserved for those with symptoms referable to the neurologic or skeletal systems.

• Research Organization: National Cancer Inst., Bethesda, MD
• OSTI ID: 7238660
• Journal Information: Surg. Gynecol. Obstet.; (United States), Journal Name: Surg. Gynecol. Obstet.; (United States) Vol. 141:6; ISSN SGOBA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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