Dtpa scan radioactive tracer harm

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I had to take 2 dtpa scan in 40 days after 2nd dtpa scan i started feeling pain in my lower back and masses in lower back i was being diagnosed eventually with retroperitoneal fibrosis so my question is that teacer radiation can be a cause of progression or trigger more fibrosis?

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Dr. Ram Abhinav Medical Oncologist 10 yrs exp Coimbatore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ram Abhinav

Medical Oncologist 10 yrs exp Coimbatore

It is unlikely to cause retroperitoneal fibrosis

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