My brother bone scan report says... "the hot spots in right acetabulam and superior pubic ramus are significant of metastasis"... what does this mean
2006-10-18 15:18:00 · 4 answers · asked by ajitha s 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
this suggests that there could be metastatic disease, he should be seen by the oncologist asap to discuss further plan of action, good luck
2006-10-18 15:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one way to decipher yourself a little would be to google each word.....see if that helps..
acetabulam - The acetabulum is the concave articular surface of the pelvis, formed by the parts of three bones, the ilium, ischium, and pubis. the acetabulum are deep sockets. The word acetabulum means "little vinegar cup", and was the Latin word for a small vessel for storing vinegar
The superior pubic ramus - extends from the body to the median plane where it articulates with its fellow of the opposite side. It is conveniently described in two portions, viz., a medial flattened part and a narrow lateral prismoid portion.
metastasis - is the spread of cancer from its primary site to other places in the body
sorry to hear of the bad news...i hope this helps a lil
2006-10-18 15:25:12 · answer #2 · answered by tarah1980 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no idea. but good luck with your brother, both of my aunts currently have cancer and i know what you're going through. I hope everything turns out allright.
2006-10-18 15:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't be so stupid, your saying ......" re occurrence of cancer"......get a brain take him to the SAME doctors that treated him the FIRST TIME .....daaaaaah.....
2006-10-18 21:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by mark22059 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋