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Paget's Disease of Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

8. How is Paget's disease diagnosed?

Paget's disease is almost always diagnosed by x-ray, although it may be discovered using one of two other tests: an alkaline phosphatase blood test or a bone scan. Paget's disease is often found by accident when a person undergoes one of these tests for another reason. (Answer continues on next page.)