CT Scan sclerosis on Rib SCARD!

Hi there,

Can anyone explain to me what this CT Scan report means?

**NO DESTRUCTIVE OSSEOUS LESIONS

STABLE SCLEROSIS POSTERIOR LATERAL LEFT 6TH RIB

INTERPRETATION

NON SPECIFIC LEFT RIB SCLEROSIS. BONE SCAN RECOMMENDED

I am having anxiety thinking this is something very serious!

I had a CT scan last year Nov 2021 because I was starting a new Medication (Humira) for my Crohns Disease and Dr had to check for TB before I was able to start the Humira.

The scan last year showed No TB but did show some small nodules and was told to follow up in a year to check them ... had the repeat scan Friday last week and it showed no changes in the nodules and do not need to follow up with another scan for them which was a relief.

But now I see my report and it shows something about Sclerosis on one of my ribs and a bone scan is recommended and I am freaking out ... I am trying to find stuff online but most things that come up are for Multiple Sclerosis which I think is different? I feel fine and no soreness on my ribs or anything like that so not sure why the Bone Scan?

I didnt read this report until after the dr office called and told me somehting about a small fracture and the Dr wanted to send me for a bone scan. I dont see anything about a fracture on the report!

Thanks for taking the time to read all this 😃

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