What does the PET scan report of an individual, who cannot walk, speak fluently, and has eating issues, depict?

Question

Hi doctor,

My father has been unable to walk for the last year due to some nerve issues from hip to bottom. He does not have the strength to walk. He will stand with the support of a walker. Also, he cannot talk fluently and faces issues while eating. Based on a neurologist's suggestion, we have taken a PET scan. Can you interpret the report?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I went through the PET (positron emission tomography) scan reports. No cancer-like conditions are indicated (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There might be neuromuscular weakness central to the nervous system. Kindly improve his vitamin B12, folic acid, pyridoxine, vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels according to the local guidelines. Consult a local doctor or pharmacist for commercially available preparations. Kindly send me his CBC (complete blood count), creatinine ratio, vitamin D, ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C-reactive protein), and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) level reports for a more elaborating comment.

I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I went through your data.

M (myeloma) protein was detected in the gamma region, which disappears after a few weeks in another protein electrophoresis follow-up test. This means this was a reactive increase, not monoclonal, secondary to some tumors. There are skeletal changes in the vertebrae that can affect sensory-motor loss. Nerve conduction is absent in a couple of nerves, causing neurological loss symptoms. Kindly get an appointment with a neurologist or a neurosurgeon for further follow-up. Also, blood tumors are not identified in the reports.

I hope this helps.

Take care.