definition of lytic lesion
Is a lytic lesion bone cancer? The ct scan says There is 21 X 13 mm lytic lesion in thr right parietal bone.. Does this always mean cancer? how is it treated? A lytic bone lesions is an area in which the bone appears to have been eaten away, leaving a clear area. In this case, the CT scan seems to show that there is a eaten away area of bone in the right parietal bone, which is the bone on the right side of your temple region. Many times, lytic lesions are because of cancer. In fact, if you have a history of cancer already, then the most likely possibility is that whichever type of cancer you have (for example, breast cancer) has spread to the bone in this region.