The imaging modality that would be helpful in determining the full extent of skeletal involvement in a patient with systemic mastocytosis is __________.

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A bone scan would be the most helpful in determining the full extent of skeletal involvement in a patient with systemic mastocytosis, as it can detect abnormalities in bone metabolism and pinpoint areas of increased bone activity or destruction. MRI and CT can also provide detailed images of the bones, but may not be as sensitive as a bone scan. Plain films may show some changes, but are not sensitive enough to detect early or subtle bone abnormalities.

The Imaging Modality That Would Be Helpful in Determining the Full