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Cathy1 · 01-26-2007, 11:03 AM

Hi!
A few months ago I had a bone scan and xray. Both showed a tiny spot on right iliac bone. It turned out to be just a little arthritis and the pain is already gone!
The petscan showed some diffusion over my mastectomy scar and I sometimes have discomfort over that area of my chest. The onc. secretary said it was the surgical pins that were showing up. Does anyone else have pain from surgical pins? My surgery was seven years ago. Would an ultrasound of the area be able to detect it if it were something else? My underarm and back area has a pocket of fat from lympedema. My arm is fine, but I am starting PT for under my arm and chest area on Monday. God Bless You All, Cathy

01-26-2007, 11:03 AM	#1
Cathy1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 43	Good news- spot on bone scan was arthritis Hi! A few months ago I had a bone scan and xray. Both showed a tiny spot on right iliac bone. It turned out to be just a little arthritis and the pain is already gone! The petscan showed some diffusion over my mastectomy scar and I sometimes have discomfort over that area of my chest. The onc. secretary said it was the surgical pins that were showing up. Does anyone else have pain from surgical pins? My surgery was seven years ago. Would an ultrasound of the area be able to detect it if it were something else? My underarm and back area has a pocket of fat from lympedema. My arm is fine, but I am starting PT for under my arm and chest area on Monday. God Bless You All, Cathy