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Paget Disease
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
Diagnosis of Paget disease begins with a history and physical exam. In many cases, the disease is diagnosed from routine X-rays that were taken for other reasons. Paget disease can also be seen on other special X-ray tests, such as a bone scan. Blood tests may be ordered to help in the diagnosis.