ABSTRACT
Q. 1. a. In multiple myeloma the MDP bone scan is usually abnormal. b. Increased 99mTc MDP uptake into metastatic deposits two months after chemotherapy indicates failure of response and progression of disease. c. A solitary rib hot spot in a cancer patient usually represents benign disease. d. A rib hot spot which is present over a year is likely to represent a simple healing fracture. e. A solitary area of abnormal uptake in a patient with a known primary cancer with normal plain film appearances is likely to be benign.
